Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Atlanta, GA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.2% of gross income.
Atlanta rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Georgia cities have lower median rent than Atlanta, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Atlanta, GA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Atlanta, GA?
Median rent in Atlanta is $1,911 a month. A typical physical therapist in Georgia earns about $94,725 a year, which makes that rent 24.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Atlanta?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Georgia (~$94,725/yr) supports up to $2,368 a month in rent. Atlanta's current median rent is $1,911/mo, which leaves a $457/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Atlanta?
At an hourly equivalent of about $46 an hour, a physical therapist in Georgia works roughly 42 hours a month to cover Atlanta's median rent of $1,911.
Where is rent cheaper than Atlanta for a physical therapist?
Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Jefferson ($1,910/mo), Douglasville ($1,909/mo), Suwanee ($1,908/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.