Studio Apartment Rent in Milton, GA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Milton, Georgia as of August 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $2,127 and +42% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Milton
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Milton
Compare Milton's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Georgia
Most expensive cities for a studio in Georgia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dacula | $2,160 |
| 2 | Johns Creek | $2,050 |
| 3 | Alpharetta | $2,040 |
| 4 | Peachtree City | $2,020 |
| 5 | Grayson | $1,900 |
| 6 | Cumming | $1,863 |
| 7 | Powder Springs | $1,850 |
| 8 | Snellville | $1,840 |
| 9 | Lawrenceville | $1,835 |
| 10 | Milton (this page) | $1,830 |
| 11 | Auburn | $1,830 |
| 12 | Woodstock | $1,825 |
| 13 | Buford | $1,825 |
| 14 | Richmond Hill | $1,780 |
| 15 | Atlanta | $1,780 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Milton.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Milton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta, GA | 4.7 mi | $2,040 | +$210 (+11%) |
| Roswell, GA | 8.2 mi | $1,415 | $-415 (-23%) |
| Cumming, GA | 11.3 mi | $1,863 | +$33 (+2%) |
| Peachtree Corners, GA | 12.6 mi | $1,222 | $-608 (-33%) |
| Canton, GA | 13 mi | $1,665 | $-165 (-9%) |
| Ball Ground, GA | 13.7 mi | $1,220 | $-610 (-33%) |
| Duluth, GA | 14.2 mi | $1,366 | $-464 (-25%) |
| Dunwoody, GA | 14.6 mi | $1,452 | $-378 (-21%) |
| Suwanee, GA | 15 mi | $1,531 | $-299 (-16%) |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 15.6 mi | $1,411 | $-419 (-23%) |
| Chamblee, GA | 17.7 mi | $1,566 | $-264 (-14%) |
| Marietta, GA | 20.2 mi | $1,657 | $-173 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Milton — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Milton?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Milton, Georgia is $1,830 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $2,127.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Milton?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $73,200 ($6,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Milton expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Milton's studio median of $1,830 is +42% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Milton rank for studio rent in Georgia?
Among the 122 cities in Georgia with studio data, Milton ranks #113 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Milton?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Roswell ($1,415), Peachtree Corners ($1,222), Canton ($1,665).