Market Analysis
Atlanta Rental Market
Rental investment market data and analysis · Updated October 2026
Median Home Price
$324,950
Average Monthly Rent
$1,837
Estimated Cap Rate
6.8%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
0.6%
Below 1% Rule
Rent ÷ price by zip code
0 of 4 clear the 1% rule · October 2026
| Zip | Median price | Median rent | Rent ÷ price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30303 | $199,900 | $1,875 | 0.94% |
| 30310 | $299,900 | $1,795 | 0.60% |
| 30318 | $350,000 | $1,895 | 0.54% |
| 30324 | $370,000 | $1,781 | 0.48% |
Rent ÷ price over time
PacRent rent-to-price index · Atlanta
Context · FRED home price index
Market Trends
Atlanta metro area — % change since 2018
Home Prices
+77.0%
Rent Index
+48.7%
Average Rent by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent |
|---|---|
| Apartment | $1,674/mo |
| Multi-Family | $1,692/mo |
| Condo | $2,050/mo |
| Townhouse | $2,870/mo |
| Single Family | $2,900/mo |
Sample Investment Analysis
Based on median price + average rent, 20% down, 6.8% rate, 30yr
Purchase Price$324,950
Down Payment (20%)$64,990
Monthly P&I$1,695
Monthly Rent$1,837
Est. NOI$13,226/yr
Est. Cash Flow-$593/mo
Cash on Cash-9.9%
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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