All 30 neighborhoods in Atlanta ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | 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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Open a Wise Account →The cheapest neighborhood in Atlanta is Kennesaw, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $1,188/month — 28% below the city average.
The average 1-bedroom rent in Atlanta is approximately $1,650/month. Rents range from $1,188/mo (Kennesaw) to $2,228/mo (Buckhead).
Our database covers 30 neighborhoods in Atlanta, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.