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Vinings

Pop. 14,390·65th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Vinings, GA
Median rent (all units)
$1,810/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
-$152
Rising (Monthly)
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Vinings · $1,810
More affordable than 53% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
66/100
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Rents are 8% below what Vinings's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,810/mo
Expected by trend
$1,973/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,481
1 BR
$1,536
2 BR
$1,701
3 BR
$2,050
4 BR+
$2,469
Research median
$1,701/mo

Bedroom figures are derived from HUD Fair Market Rents and scaled to match Vinings'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).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,720/yr
At $1,810/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Vinings, GA is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,390
Median income
$94,982
Median age
32.9
Renters
66.8%
Age distribution
13.3%
41.7%
22.4%
Under 1813.3%
18–3441.7%
35–5422.4%
55–6410.9%
65+11.7%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
48%
32.6%
White48%
Black32.6%
Hispanic8.8%
Asian3.5%
Other7.1%
Education (25+)
18.1%
70%
No HS diploma1.2%
HS diploma10.7%
Some college18.1%
Bachelor's+70%
Housing tenure
33.2%
66.8%
Owner33.2%
Renter66.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Vinings, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,577 → $1,810
up 14.8%
Income
$86,932 → $94,982
up 9.3%
Population
12,793 → 14,390
up 12.5%
Renter share
64.4% → 66.8%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
70.6% → 70%
-0.6 pts

Five years ago, renters in Vinings, GA paid around $1,577 a month. That figure now sits near $1,810, up 14.8% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in Vinings, GA now reports about $94,982, up from $86,932 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Vinings, GA adding about 1,597 residents over the five-year window, up 12.5% on net. The renter share has risen from 64.4% to 66.8%, 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 Vinings, GA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Vinings is $1,810/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,481/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,701/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,536/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,050/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($94,982/yr), Vinings ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Vinings an affordable city for renters?

Vinings is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,810/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($94,982/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Vinings falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Vinings?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,810/mo in Vinings. The local median household income is $94,982/yr, meaning the typical Vinings household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Vinings?

Rent in Vinings has increased 4.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Vinings rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Vinings is middle-of-the-pack for Georgia for rent, ranking #65 out of 133 tracked cities at $1,810/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Vinings?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Vinings ($1,810/mo): Smyrna ($1,631/mo), Marietta ($1,691/mo), Sandy Springs ($1,727/mo).

What percentage of Vinings residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.8% of Vinings households are renters, while 33.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Vinings has a strong rental market.

How does Vinings rent compare to the national average?

Vinings's median rent of $1,810/mo is $152 (8%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #65 out of 133 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,810/mo, rent takes ~23% of Vinings's median household income ($94,982/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Vinings 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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