ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30308

Part of Atlanta, GA

Pop. 23,181·Fulton County·33rd most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$2,113/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

+$181

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ZIP 30308 · $2,113

More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,732

1 BR

$1,812

2 BR

$1,989

3 BR

$2,384

4 BR+

$2,851

Research median

$1,989/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 30308 usually run 1.2% below trend in January and 1.1% above it in October, about $49 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30308 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30308 changed +4.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30308 rose 15.4% while median household income rose 22.8% ($69,795 to $85,693). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 30308 is 20.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($85,693) is $2,142 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($2,150).

Rank in Atlanta

22nd cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Atlanta.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30313, 1 mile away, rents for 13% less ($1,848/mo), about $3,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30308. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,356/yr

At $2,113/mo median

Location

CityAtlanta

StateGA

CountyFulton County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.1% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30308 (Atlanta, GA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 75.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

23,181

Median income

$85,693

Median age

31.9

Renters

64.8%

Age distribution

49.8%

28.6%

Under 186.8%

18–3449.8%

35–5428.6%

55–648.8%

65+6.1%

Gender

57.5%

42.5%

Male57.5%

Female42.5%

Race & ethnicity

53.4%

27%

White53.4%

Black27%

Hispanic6.9%

Asian7.2%

Other5.5%

Education (25+)

12.5%

75.3%

No HS diploma2.6%

HS diploma9.6%

Some college12.5%

Bachelor's+75.3%

Housing tenure

35.2%

64.8%

Owner35.2%

Renter64.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30308 in Atlanta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,782 → $2,113

up 18.6%

Income

$69,724 → $85,693

up 22.9%

Population

22,802 → 23,181

up 1.7%

Renter share

67.9% → 64.8%

-3.1 pts

Bachelor's+

73.9% → 75.3%

+1.4 pts

Median age

30.8 → 31.9

+1.1 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 30308 in Atlanta, GA stood at $1,782 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,113, reflecting a 18.6% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $69,724 to $85,693 across the same window, up 22.9% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 22,802 residents to roughly 23,181. Renters now make up 64.8% of households, compared with 67.9% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 30308 in Atlanta, GA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30308 covers Atlanta, GA. The median rent here is $2,113/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,812/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,989/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($85,693/yr), ZIP 30308 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30308?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (about $41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,113/mo in ZIP 30308. The local median household income is $85,693/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30308?

Rent in ZIP 30308 has risen 4.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 30308?

Asking rents in ZIP 30308 are usually lowest in January, about 1.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in October, about 1.1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $49 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 30308?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30308 rose 15.4% while median household income rose 22.8%, from $69,795 to $85,693. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 30308 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30308 is one of the pricier among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #33 of 234 at $2,113/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30308 changed +4.1%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.