Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Atlanta, GA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 61.7% of gross income.
Atlanta rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).
About rent and a nursing assistant salary
Nursing assistant (CNA) pay falls below the rent threshold for a one-bedroom in nearly every US metro, which is the central tension behind the widely studied direct-care workforce affordability gap. At the national-average CNA salary, the 30% rule supports about $990 a month in rent — below median rent in most cities. The per-city pages quantify how far below.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Georgia cities have lower median rent than Atlanta, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Atlanta, GA →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Atlanta, GA?
Median rent in Atlanta is $1,936 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Georgia earns about $37,630 a year, which makes that rent 61.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a nursing assistant afford in Atlanta?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Georgia (~$37,630/yr) supports up to $941 a month in rent. Atlanta's current median rent is $1,936/mo, which is $995/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Atlanta?
At an hourly equivalent of about $18 an hour, a nursing assistant in Georgia works roughly 107 hours a month to cover Atlanta's median rent of $1,936.
Where is rent cheaper than Atlanta for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Milton ($1,935/mo), Hampton ($1,933/mo), Temple ($1,933/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.