ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30317

Part of Atlanta, GA

Pop. 15,622·Dekalb County·65th most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,967/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.9%

Month-over-Month

-0.6%

vs US Median

+$35

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 30317 · $1,967

More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,680

1 BR

$1,760

2 BR

$1,930

3 BR

$2,310

4 BR+

$2,760

Research median

$1,930/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30317 is 1.1% below its high of $1,989 in June 2026, at $1,967 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30317 changed +0.9% 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 30317 rose 29.4% while median household income rose 28.8% ($83,815 to $107,955). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 30317 is 29.2% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($107,955) is $2,699 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,310); a 4-bedroom is $2,760.

Rank in Atlanta

16th cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Atlanta.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30032, 3 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,688/mo), about $3,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30317. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,604/yr

At $1,967/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 (+0.9% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30317 (Atlanta, GA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 61.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

15,622

Median income

$107,955

Median age

35.5

Renters

32.7%

Age distribution

22.6%

25.8%

34.7%

Under 1822.6%

18–3425.8%

35–5434.7%

55–649%

65+7.9%

Gender

46.4%

53.6%

Male46.4%

Female53.6%

Race & ethnicity

49.6%

35.4%

White49.6%

Black35.4%

Hispanic7.2%

Asian2.1%

Other5.8%

Education (25+)

22.2%

61.6%

No HS diploma4.4%

HS diploma11.8%

Some college22.2%

Bachelor's+61.6%

Housing tenure

67.3%

32.7%

Owner67.3%

Renter32.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30317 in Atlanta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,626 → $1,967

up 21.0%

Income

$91,733 → $107,955

up 17.7%

Population

14,258 → 15,622

up 9.6%

Renter share

29.9% → 32.7%

+2.8 pts

Bachelor's+

56.3% → 61.6%

+5.3 pts

Rent in ZIP 30317 in Atlanta, GA has increased 21.0% since 2021, going from about $1,626 per month to roughly $1,967 today. Census figures show median household income at $107,955 today, compared with $91,733 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 3.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,258 to 15,622 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.6% change. About 32.7% of households rent today, against 29.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 56.3% to 61.6%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30317 covers Atlanta, GA. The median rent here is $1,967/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($107,955/yr), ZIP 30317 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30317?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,967/mo in ZIP 30317. The local median household income is $107,955/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30317?

Rent in ZIP 30317 has risen 0.9% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 1.1% below its high of $1,989 in June 2026.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 30317?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30317 rose 29.4% while median household income rose 28.8%, from $83,815 to $107,955. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 30317 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30317 is one of the pricier among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #65 of 234 at $1,967/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30317 changed +0.9%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.