ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30315

Part of Atlanta, GA
Pop. 34,264·Fulton County·101st most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,828/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$104
Reported rents
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 30315 · $1,828
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,470
4 BR+
$1,770
Research median
$1,220/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

December. Asking rents in ZIP 30315 usually run 0.9% below trend in December and 0.8% above it in September, about $31 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30315 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30315 changed +3.9% 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 30315 rose 53.7% while median household income rose 73.5% ($29,287 to $50,822). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 30315 is 63.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($50,822) is $1,271 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,220); a 3-bedroom is $1,470.

Rank in Atlanta

9th cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Atlanta.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30344, 5 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,505/mo), about $3,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30315. 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
$21,936/yr
At $1,828/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyFulton County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30315 (Atlanta, GA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,264
Median income
$50,822
Median age
36.2
Renters
56.7%
Age distribution
22.1%
25.3%
30%
13.1%
Under 1822.1%
18–3425.3%
35–5430%
55–649.6%
65+13.1%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
18.1%
69.9%
White18.1%
Black69.9%
Hispanic8.4%
Asian1.1%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
17.9%
28.5%
24%
29.6%
No HS diploma17.9%
HS diploma28.5%
Some college24%
Bachelor's+29.6%
Housing tenure
43.3%
56.7%
Owner43.3%
Renter56.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30315 in Atlanta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,326 → $1,828
up 37.9%
Income
$30,631 → $50,822
up 65.9%
Population
35,324 → 34,264
down 3.0%
Renter share
63.6% → 56.7%
-6.9 pts
Bachelor's+
23.4% → 29.6%
+6.2 pts
Median age
34.5 → 36.2
+1.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 30315 in Atlanta, GA stood at $1,326 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,828, reflecting a 37.9% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $30,631 in 2021 to $50,822 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 35,324 residents to roughly 34,264. Renters now make up 56.7% of households, compared with 63.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 29.6% of adults here, versus 23.4% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 30315 in Atlanta, GA market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30315 covers Atlanta, GA. The median rent here is $1,828/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($50,822/yr), ZIP 30315 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30315?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,828/mo in ZIP 30315. The local median household income is $50,822/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30315?

Rent in ZIP 30315 has risen 3.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 30315?

Asking rents in ZIP 30315 are usually lowest in December, about 0.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in September, about 0.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $31 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 30315?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30315 rose 53.7% while median household income rose 73.5%, from $29,287 to $50,822. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 30315 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30315 is in the middle among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #101 of 234 at $1,828/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30315 changed +3.9%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 30315 compare to the rest of Atlanta?

At $1,828/mo, ZIP 30315 is $114 below the Atlanta citywide median of $1,942/mo. It is the 9th cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Atlanta.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $1,828/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 30315's median household income ($50,822/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30315 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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