Market Analysis
Atlanta Rental Market
Rental investment market data and analysis · Updated September 2026
Median Home Price
$325,000
Average Monthly Rent
$1,813
Estimated Cap Rate
6.7%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
0.6%
Below 1% Rule
Market Trends
Atlanta metro area — % change since 2018
Home Prices
+77.0%
Rent Index
+48.7%
Average Rent by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent |
|---|---|
| Apartment | $1,628/mo |
| Multi-Family | $1,693/mo |
| Condo | $2,075/mo |
| Single Family | $2,713/mo |
| Townhouse | $2,759/mo |
Sample Investment Analysis
Based on median price + average rent, 20% down, 6.8% rate, 30yr
Purchase Price$325,000
Down Payment (20%)$65,000
Monthly P&I$1,695
Monthly Rent$1,813
Est. NOI$13,054/yr
Est. Cash Flow-$607/mo
Cash on Cash-10.2%
The Atlanta market is cash-flow negative at median prices. Look for properties 15-20% below median or with value-add potential.
What Investors Should Know About Atlanta
- 1Moderate cap rates suggest balanced cash flow and appreciation
- 21% Rule fails at median prices — need rent of $3,250/mo to pass
- 3Below-average rents keep entry costs low for new investors
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