Studio Apartment Rent in Stone Mountain, GA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Stone Mountain, Georgia as of July 2026. That's +5% lower than the citywide median of $1,663 and +22% above the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Stone Mountain
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 Stone Mountain
Compare Stone Mountain'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 | $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 Stone Mountain.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Stone Mountain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston, GA | 4.9 mi | $1,370 | $-210 (-13%) |
| Tucker, GA | 5.7 mi | $1,640 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Lithonia, GA | 6.5 mi | $1,560 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Decatur, GA | 6.7 mi | $1,572 | $-8 (-1%) |
| Lilburn, GA | 7.1 mi | $1,740 | +$160 (+10%) |
| Snellville, GA | 10.3 mi | $1,840 | +$260 (+16%) |
| Chamblee, GA | 10.9 mi | $1,571 | $-9 (-1%) |
| Ellenwood, GA | 12.2 mi | $1,650 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Brookhaven, GA | 13 mi | $1,543 | $-37 (-2%) |
| Peachtree Corners, GA | 13.5 mi | $1,239 | $-341 (-22%) |
| Dunwoody, GA | 14.1 mi | $1,446 | $-134 (-8%) |
| Conyers, GA | 14.2 mi | $1,460 | $-120 (-8%) |
Studio rent in Stone Mountain — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Stone Mountain?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Stone Mountain, Georgia is $1,580 per month. This is +5% below the citywide median of $1,663.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Stone Mountain?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,200 ($5,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Stone Mountain expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Stone Mountain's studio median of $1,580 is +22% above the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Stone Mountain rank for studio rent in Georgia?
Among the 123 cities in Georgia with studio data, Stone Mountain ranks #94 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Stone Mountain?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Clarkston ($1,370), Lithonia ($1,560), Decatur ($1,572).