How much does it cost to rent in Mableton, GA?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Mableton, GA is $1,963. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Mableton cheaper than other Georgia cities?

Mableton is one of the pricier cities in Georgia, ranking #42 out of 133 cities tracked at $1,963/mo.

When was Mableton rent data last updated?

Mableton rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Mableton, GA?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Mableton, GA at $1,780 per month, which is 9% below the $1,963 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Mableton

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Pop. 77,678·42nd most expensive in Georgia·Mableton rents are up 6.2% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,963/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.2%

Month-over-Month

-3.8%

vs US Median

+$1

Falling (Monthly)

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Mableton · $1,963

More expensive than 57% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

56/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% below what Mableton's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,963/mo

Expected by trend

$2,022/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Mableton's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,550

1 BR

$1,610

2 BR

$1,780

3 BR

$2,140

4 BR+

$2,580

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,780/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,963 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$23,556/yr

At $1,963/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 (+6.2% YoY, -3.8% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Mableton, GA is majority owner-occupied, 38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

77,678

Median income

$77,980

Median age

Renters

35.4%

Age distribution

23.2%

23.7%

28.9%

12.5%

Under 1823.2%

18–3423.7%

35–5428.9%

55–6411.6%

65+12.5%

Gender

47.6%

52.4%

Male47.6%

Female52.4%

Race & ethnicity

24.6%

48.5%

24.5%

White24.6%

Black48.5%

Hispanic24.5%

Asian2.1%

Education (25+)

12.4%

23.2%

25.7%

38.7%

No HS diploma12.4%

HS diploma23.2%

Some college25.7%

Bachelor's+38.7%

Housing tenure

64.6%

35.4%

Owner64.6%

Renter35.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Mableton, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,338 → $1,963

up 46.7%

Income

$69,395 → $77,980

up 12.4%

Population

41,632 → 77,678

up 86.6%

Renter share

28.3% → 35.4%

+7.1 pts

Bachelor's+

37.1% → 38.7%

+1.6 pts

Median age

37.9 → 37

-0.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Mableton, GA paid around $1,338 a month. That figure now sits near $1,963, up 46.7% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in Mableton, GA now reports about $77,980, up from $69,395 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Mableton, GA adding about 36,046 residents over the five-year window, up 86.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 28.3% to 35.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Mableton, GA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Mableton on your salary?

At $1,963/mo, how Mableton rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $89,756/yr · Rent = 26.2% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,726/yr · Rent = 37% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $73,407/yr · Rent = 32.1% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $131,205/yr · Rent = 18% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $167,647/yr · Rent = 14.1% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,670/yr · Rent = 39.5% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $53,875/yr · Rent = 43.7% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $66,405/yr · Rent = 35.5% income

stretched

By apartment size

Mableton rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Mableton, GA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Mableton is $1,963/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,550/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,780/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,610/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,140/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($77,980/yr), Mableton ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mableton an affordable city for renters?

Mableton is considered moderate for renters. At $1,963/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($77,980/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mableton slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Mableton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,963/mo in Mableton. The local median household income is $77,980/yr, meaning the typical Mableton household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mableton?

Rent in Mableton has increased 6.2% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Mableton rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Mableton is one of the pricier cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #42 out of 133 tracked cities at $1,963/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Mableton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Mableton ($1,963/mo): Lithia Springs ($1,565/mo), Smyrna ($1,631/mo), Marietta ($1,691/mo).

What percentage of Mableton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.4% of Mableton households are renters, while 64.6% are owner-occupied. Mableton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.