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ZIP 30316

Part of Atlanta, GA
Pop. 35,107·Dekalb County·78th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,922/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
-$43
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ZIP 30316 · $1,922
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,064/yr
At $1,922/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyDekalb County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.6% YoY, -2.2% 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
$1,554 → $1,922
up 23.7%
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 $1,554 to $1,922, a 23.7% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30316 covers Atlanta, GA. The median rent here is $1,922/mo as of July 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 decreased 1.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30316?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30316 (Atlanta, GA) is $1,922. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30316 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30316's median rent of $1,922/mo is $43 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30316 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30316 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Georgia, ranking #78 out of 235 ZIPs tracked at $1,922/mo.

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 $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,922/mo in ZIP 30316. The local median household income is $102,891/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30316?

Rent in ZIP 30316 has decreased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 30316 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30316 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,922/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($102,891/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30316 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30316 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.7% of ZIP 30316 households are renters, while 61.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 30316 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 30316 compare to the rest of Atlanta?

ZIP 30316 is pricier than Atlanta as a whole. At $1,922/mo, it's $11 above the Atlanta citywide median of $1,911/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30316 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30316 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,922/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 30316's median household income ($102,891/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30316 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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