ZIP Code · GA

ZIP 30344

Part of East Point, GA

Pop. 35,456·Fulton County·180th most expensive ZIP in Georgia

Median rent (all units)

$1,505/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$427

Reported rents

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ZIP 30344 · $1,505

More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,460

1 BR

$1,530

2 BR

$1,680

3 BR

$2,010

4 BR+

$2,400

Research median

$1,680/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

February. Asking rents in ZIP 30344 usually run 0.9% below trend in February and 0.5% above it in June, about $21 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 30344 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Georgia

Rent in ZIP 30344 changed +3.9% 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 30344 rose 57.9% while median household income rose 57.8% ($43,332 to $68,380). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 30344 is 55.6% 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 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($68,380) is $1,710 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,680); a 3-bedroom is $2,010.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 30337, 3 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,327/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 30344. 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

$18,060/yr

At $1,505/mo median

Location

CityEast Point

StateGA

CountyFulton County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 30344 (East Point, GA) is majority renter-occupied, 35.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

35,456

Median income

$68,380

Median age

36.1

Renters

56.9%

Age distribution

25%

22.7%

29.3%

12%

Under 1825%

18–3422.7%

35–5429.3%

55–6412%

65+10.9%

Gender

48.7%

51.3%

Male48.7%

Female51.3%

Race & ethnicity

13.2%

73.8%

12.6%

White13.2%

Black73.8%

Hispanic12.6%

Asian1.1%

Education (25+)

27.8%

25.5%

35.4%

No HS diploma11.4%

HS diploma27.8%

Some college25.5%

Bachelor's+35.4%

Housing tenure

43.1%

56.9%

Owner43.1%

Renter56.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 30344 in East Point, GA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,065 → $1,505

up 41.3%

Income

$49,135 → $68,380

up 39.2%

Population

35,380 → 35,456

up 0.2%

Renter share

59.5% → 56.9%

-2.6 pts

Bachelor's+

35.3% → 35.4%

+0.1 pts

Median age

34.8 → 36.1

+1.3 yrs

Rent in ZIP 30344 in East Point, GA has increased 41.3% since 2021, going from about $1,065 per month to roughly $1,505 today. Census figures show median household income at $68,380 today, compared with $49,135 five years earlier. About 56.9% of households rent today, against 59.5% in 2021. 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 30344 covers East Point, GA. The median rent here is $1,505/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($68,380/yr), ZIP 30344 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 30344?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,505/mo in ZIP 30344. The local median household income is $68,380/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 30344?

Rent in ZIP 30344 has risen 3.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 30344?

Asking rents in ZIP 30344 are usually lowest in February, about 0.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 0.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $21 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 30344?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 30344 rose 57.9% while median household income rose 57.8%, from $43,332 to $68,380. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 30344 compare to other ZIPs in Georgia?

ZIP 30344 is one of the more affordable among Georgia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #180 of 234 at $1,505/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 30344 changed +3.9%, against a typical +2.4% across the 216 Georgia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.