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Sandy Springs

Pop. 107,087·81st most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Sandy Springs, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,727/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$235
Rising (Monthly)
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Sandy Springs · $1,727
More affordable than 59% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
73/100
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Rents are 11% below what Sandy Springs's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,727/mo
Expected by trend
$1,946/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Sandy Springs's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,411
1 BR
$1,466
2 BR
$1,624
3 BR
$1,957
4 BR+
$2,353
Research median
$1,624/mo

Bedroom figures are derived from HUD Fair Market Rents and scaled to match Sandy Springs's market median, because the published HUD values all ran above it. They are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,724/yr
At $1,727/mo median
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Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sandy Springs, GA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 69.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
107,087
Median income
$104,340
Median age
36.8
Renters
49.8%
Age distribution
18.4%
27.9%
27.9%
14.3%
Under 1818.4%
18–3427.9%
35–5427.9%
55–6411.5%
65+14.3%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
56.2%
21.3%
White56.2%
Black21.3%
Hispanic11.8%
Asian7.8%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
18.6%
69.2%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma9.2%
Some college18.6%
Bachelor's+69.2%
Housing tenure
50.2%
49.8%
Owner50.2%
Renter49.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Sandy Springs, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,446 → $1,727
up 19.4%
Income
$86,548 → $104,340
up 20.6%
Population
106,605 → 107,087
up 0.5%
Renter share
50.5% → 49.8%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
67.9% → 69.2%
+1.3 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in Sandy Springs, GA has shifted from $1,446 to $1,727, up 19.4% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $86,548 in 2021 to $104,340 more recently. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Sandy Springs, GA market of 2021.

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By apartment size

Sandy Springs rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Sandy Springs, GA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Sandy Springs is $1,727/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,411/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,624/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,466/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,957/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($104,340/yr), Sandy Springs ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Springs an affordable city for renters?

Sandy Springs is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,727/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($104,340/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sandy Springs falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sandy Springs?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,727/mo in Sandy Springs. The local median household income is $104,340/yr, meaning the typical Sandy Springs household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sandy Springs?

Rent in Sandy Springs has increased 1.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Sandy Springs neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Sandy Springs are 30350 ($1,524/mo), 30342 ($1,784/mo), and 30328 ($1,867/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Sandy Springs is $1,727/mo.

How does Sandy Springs rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Sandy Springs is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #81 out of 133 tracked cities at $1,727/mo.

What percentage of Sandy Springs residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.8% of Sandy Springs households are renters, while 50.2% are owner-occupied. Sandy Springs leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sandy Springs rent compare to the national average?

Sandy Springs's median rent of $1,727/mo is $235 (12%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #81 out of 133 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,727/mo, rent takes ~20% of Sandy Springs's median household income ($104,340/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.99%
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