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ZIP 30318

Part of Atlanta, GA
Pop. 59,609·Fulton County·120th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,804/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$161
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ZIP 30318 · $1,804
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,790
1 BR
$1,870
2 BR
$2,050
3 BR
$2,460
4 BR+
$2,930
Research median
$2,050/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
$21,648/yr
At $1,804/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyFulton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.0% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30318 (Atlanta, GA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 56.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
59,609
Median income
$83,116
Median age
32.1
Renters
58.6%
Age distribution
16.5%
40.4%
25.1%
Under 1816.5%
18–3440.4%
35–5425.1%
55–648.1%
65+10%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
36.4%
48%
White36.4%
Black48%
Hispanic6.6%
Asian5.5%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
16.7%
19.5%
56.9%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma16.7%
Some college19.5%
Bachelor's+56.9%
Housing tenure
41.4%
58.6%
Owner41.4%
Renter58.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30318 in Atlanta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,422 → $1,804
up 26.9%
Income
$60,033 → $83,116
up 38.5%
Population
58,839 → 59,609
up 1.3%
Renter share
61.3% → 58.6%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
49.7% → 56.9%
+7.2 pts
Median age
30.6 → 32.1
+1.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 30318 in Atlanta, GA has increased by $382 per month, settling near $1,804 after starting the period at $1,422. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 30318 in Atlanta, GA now reports about $83,116, up from $60,033 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 11.6 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 58,839 to 59,609 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. About 58.6% of households rent today, against 61.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 49.7% to 56.9%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 30318 in Atlanta, GA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 30318 covers Atlanta, GA. The median rent here is $1,804/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,050/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($83,116/yr), ZIP 30318 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 30318?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 30318 (Atlanta, GA) is $1,804. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 30318 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 30318's median rent of $1,804/mo is $161 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 30318 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30318 falls in the middle range for Georgia, ranking #120 out of 235 ZIPs at $1,804/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30318?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,804/mo in ZIP 30318. The local median household income is $83,116/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30318?

Rent in ZIP 30318 has increased 5.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 30318 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 30318 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,804/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($83,116/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 30318 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 30318 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.6% of ZIP 30318 households are renters, while 41.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 30318 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 30318 compare to the rest of Atlanta?

ZIP 30318 is more affordable than Atlanta overall. At $1,804/mo, it's $107 below the Atlanta citywide median of $1,911/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 30318 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 30318 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,804/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 30318's median household income ($83,116/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30318 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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