Cheapest Neighborhoods in Atlanta

All 30 neighborhoods in Atlanta ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Cheapest Rent
$1,188/mo
City Avg Rent
$1,650/mo
Neighborhoods
30

Cheapest Neighborhoods in Atlanta — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Kennesaw $1,188/mo 0.72x -28%
2 Duluth $1,238/mo 0.75x -25%
3 Marietta $1,287/mo 0.78x -22%
4 Tucker $1,287/mo 0.78x -22%
5 Peachtree City $1,320/mo 0.80x -20%
6 Smyrna $1,353/mo 0.82x -18%
7 Chamblee $1,353/mo 0.82x -18%
8 Roswell $1,402/mo 0.85x -15%
9 Dunwoody $1,452/mo 0.88x -12%
10 Alpharetta $1,452/mo 0.88x -12%
11 Kirkwood $1,485/mo 0.90x -10%
12 Johns Creek $1,485/mo 0.90x -10%
13 East Atlanta Village $1,518/mo 0.92x -8%
14 Sandy Springs $1,518/mo 0.92x -8%
15 Avondale Estates $1,518/mo 0.92x -8%
16 Decatur $1,568/mo 0.95x -5%
17 Vinings $1,650/mo 1.00x Avg
18 Reynoldstown $1,650/mo 1.00x Avg
19 Grant Park $1,683/mo 1.02x +2%
20 Brookhaven $1,732/mo 1.05x +5%
21 Downtown $1,732/mo 1.05x +5%
22 Old Fourth Ward $1,782/mo 1.08x +8%
23 Druid Hills $1,782/mo 1.08x +8%
24 Poncey-Highland $1,848/mo 1.12x +12%
25 West Midtown $1,848/mo 1.12x +12%
26 Inman Park $1,897/mo 1.15x +15%
27 Virginia-Highland $1,947/mo 1.18x +18%
28 Ansley Park $2,013/mo 1.22x +22%
29 Midtown $2,062/mo 1.25x +25%
30 Buckhead $2,228/mo 1.35x +35%

Rent estimates based on city average of $1,650/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Atlanta?

The cheapest neighborhood in Atlanta is Kennesaw, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $1,188/month — 28% below the city average.

What is the average rent in Atlanta?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Atlanta is approximately $1,650/month. Rents range from $1,188/mo (Kennesaw) to $2,228/mo (Buckhead).

How many neighborhoods does Atlanta have?

Our database covers 30 neighborhoods in Atlanta, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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