ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30316

Part of Atlanta, GA

Pop. 35,107·Dekalb County·89th most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,863/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

-$69

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 30316 · $1,863

More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,640

1 BR

$1,720

2 BR

$1,880

3 BR

$2,250

4 BR+

$2,690

Research median

$1,880/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 30316 usually run 1% below trend in January and 1% above it in July, about $37 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30316 is 0.2% below its high of $1,867 in June 2026, at $1,863 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30316 changed +1.2% 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 30316 rose 29.2% while median household income rose 42.6% ($72,143 to $102,891). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 30316 is 34.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($102,891) is $2,572 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,250); a 4-bedroom is $2,690.

Rank in Atlanta

12th cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Atlanta.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30034, 5 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,610/mo), about $3,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30316. 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

$22,356/yr

At $1,863/mo median

Location

CityAtlanta

StateGA

CountyDekalb County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.2% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30316 (Atlanta, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 57.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

35,107

Median income

$102,891

Median age

36.4

Renters

38.7%

Age distribution

17.6%

28.3%

33.8%

12.3%

Under 1817.6%

18–3428.3%

35–5433.8%

55–648.1%

65+12.3%

Gender

50.4%

49.6%

Male50.4%

Female49.6%

Race & ethnicity

40.2%

43.9%

White40.2%

Black43.9%

Hispanic8.7%

Asian4%

Other3.2%

Education (25+)

15.5%

20.7%

57.1%

No HS diploma6.7%

HS diploma15.5%

Some college20.7%

Bachelor's+57.1%

Housing tenure

61.3%

38.7%

Owner61.3%

Renter38.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30316 in Atlanta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,500 → $1,863

up 24.2%

Income

$82,645 → $102,891

up 24.5%

Population

34,810 → 35,107

up 0.9%

Renter share

38.1% → 38.7%

+0.6 pts

Bachelor's+

52.3% → 57.1%

+4.8 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 30316 in Atlanta, GA has increased from $1,500 to $1,863, a 24.2% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $82,645 to $102,891 across the same window, up 24.5% versus 2021. College-educated residents now make up 57.1% of adults here, versus 52.3% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 30316 in Atlanta, GA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in ZIP 30316

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30316 covers Atlanta, GA. The median rent here is $1,863/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($102,891/yr), ZIP 30316 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30316?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,863/mo in ZIP 30316. The local median household income is $102,891/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30316?

Rent in ZIP 30316 has risen 1.2% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.2% below its high of $1,867 in June 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 30316?

Asking rents in ZIP 30316 are usually lowest in January, about 1% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $37 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 30316?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30316 rose 29.2% while median household income rose 42.6%, from $72,143 to $102,891. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 30316 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30316 is in the middle among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #89 of 234 at $1,863/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30316 changed +1.2%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.