ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30329

Part of Atlanta, GA
Pop. 27,278·Dekalb County·134th most expensive ZIP in Georgia
Median rent (all units)
$1,739/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$193
Reported rents
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ZIP 30329 · $1,739
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,428
1 BR
$1,491
2 BR
$1,637
3 BR
$1,964
4 BR+
$2,340
Research median
$1,637/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 30329 usually run 1.8% below trend in February and 1.3% above it in August, about $54 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30329 is 4.2% below its high of $1,816 in September 2022, at $1,739 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30329 changed +3.5% 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 30329 rose 18% while median household income rose 30.6% ($58,658 to $76,579). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 30329 is 20.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($76,579) is $1,914 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($2,050).

Rank in Atlanta

5th cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Atlanta.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30021, 5 miles away, rents for 23% less ($1,346/mo), about $4,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30329. 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
$20,868/yr
At $1,739/mo median
Location
StateGA
CountyDekalb County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30329 (Atlanta, GA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 59.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,278
Median income
$76,579
Median age
31.2
Renters
71.2%
Age distribution
20%
38.9%
25.5%
Under 1820%
18–3438.9%
35–5425.5%
55–645.6%
65+10%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
43.8%
20.8%
27.6%
White43.8%
Black20.8%
Hispanic27.6%
Asian5.5%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
13.8%
12.4%
14%
59.7%
No HS diploma13.8%
HS diploma12.4%
Some college14%
Bachelor's+59.7%
Housing tenure
28.8%
71.2%
Owner28.8%
Renter71.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30329 in Atlanta, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,501 → $1,739
up 15.9%
Income
$61,620 → $76,579
up 24.3%
Population
26,891 → 27,278
up 1.4%
Renter share
74.1% → 71.2%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
57.4% → 59.7%
+2.3 pts
Median age
30.3 → 31.2
+0.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 30329 in Atlanta, GA paid around $1,501 a month. That figure now sits near $1,739, up 15.9% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 30329 in Atlanta, GA now reports about $76,579, up from $61,620 in 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 30329 in Atlanta, GA adding about 387 residents over the five-year window, up 1.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 74.1% to 71.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 57.4% to 59.7% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 30329 in Atlanta, GA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 30329 covers Atlanta, GA. The median rent here is $1,739/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,491/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,637/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($76,579/yr), ZIP 30329 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30329?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,739/mo in ZIP 30329. The local median household income is $76,579/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30329?

Rent in ZIP 30329 has risen 3.5% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 4.2% below its high of $1,816 in September 2022.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 30329?

Asking rents in ZIP 30329 are usually lowest in February, about 1.8% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.3% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $54 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 30329?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30329 rose 18% while median household income rose 30.6%, from $58,658 to $76,579. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 30329 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30329 is in the middle among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #134 of 234 at $1,739/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30329 changed +3.5%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 30329 compare to the rest of Atlanta?

At $1,739/mo, ZIP 30329 is $203 below the Atlanta citywide median of $1,942/mo. It is the 5th cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Atlanta.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,739/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 30329's median household income ($76,579/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 30329 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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