Atlanta’s rental market is finally showing renters some relief.
Atlanta rent prices are easing as 2025 comes to a close, aligning with a national cooldown after years of rapid increases. While affordability pressures remain, especially for lower-wage workers, the latest Realtor.com® data show that Atlanta rentals are benefiting from a modest but meaningful reset.
According to recent data, Atlanta rent is following a broader trend seen in other metros, where rents are beginning to fall after several years of rising costs.
Atlanta rents fall, but minimum-wage workers still feel the squeeze
Rents in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro are clearly trending down. The median asking Atlanta rent for studio to 2-bedroom units in November 2025 was $1,543, a 2.3% decline year over year, according to the November 2025 rent data from Realtor.com®…