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Forest Park

Pop. 19,504·131st most expensive in Georgia·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,227/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$738
Stable (Monthly)
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Forest Park · $1,227
More affordable than 91% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
54/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 2% below what Forest Park's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,227/mo
Expected by trend
$1,255/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,630
4 BR+
$1,960
Research median
$1,350/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,724/yr
At $1,227/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.3% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Forest Park, GA is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,504
Median income
$41,211
Median age
32.1
Renters
59.7%
Age distribution
30.5%
24%
22.6%
12.8%
Under 1830.5%
18–3424%
35–5422.6%
55–6410.1%
65+12.8%
Gender
52.5%
47.5%
Male52.5%
Female47.5%
Race & ethnicity
18%
49.5%
27.5%
White18%
Black49.5%
Hispanic27.5%
Asian4.7%
Education (25+)
24.9%
36.5%
26.2%
12.4%
No HS diploma24.9%
HS diploma36.5%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+12.4%
Housing tenure
40.3%
59.7%
Owner40.3%
Renter59.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Forest Park, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,370 → $41,211
up 10.3%
Population
19,856 → 19,504
down 1.8%
Renter share
61.3% → 59.7%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
8.9% → 12.4%
+3.5 pts
Median age
30.8 → 32.1
+1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $37,370 in 2021 to $41,211 more recently. Census counts show Forest Park, GA losing about 352 residents over the five-year window, down 1.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 61.3% to 59.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 8.9% to 12.4% across the same window.

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Forest Park rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Forest Park. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Forest Park, GA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Forest Park is $1,227/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,170/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,350/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,220/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,630/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($41,211/yr), Forest Park ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Park an affordable city for renters?

Forest Park is considered moderate for renters. At $1,227/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($41,211/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Forest Park slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Forest Park?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,227/mo in Forest Park. The local median household income is $41,211/yr, meaning the typical Forest Park household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Forest Park?

Rent in Forest Park has increased 1.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Forest Park rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Forest Park is one of the more affordable cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #131 out of 135 tracked cities at $1,227/mo.

What percentage of Forest Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.7% of Forest Park households are renters, while 40.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Forest Park has a strong rental market.

How does Forest Park rent compare to the national average?

Forest Park's median rent of $1,227/mo is $738 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #131 out of 135 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,227/mo, rent takes ~36% of Forest Park's median household income ($41,211/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Forest Park 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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