Atlanta institutional buyer share above national average. SFR yields still attractive vs. multifamily. This page combines HUD Fair Market Rent anchors, ApartmentList-derived vacancy estimates, and CBRE-tier cap-rate benchmarks into one landlord-focused view.
Atlanta institutional buyer share above national average. SFR yields still attractive vs. multifamily.
Vacancy is currently 8.6% with a year-over-year rent change of -1.4%. Rent direction is negative. Underwrite to flat year-2 rent and require deal-level cap rates at or above the metro mid-band.
For deal-level analysis, the cap-rate calculator uses our Tier 1 benchmark (mid 5.7% for single-family). The cash-flow analyzer will give you a full P&L including debt service.
| Bedrooms | Median rent | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,627 | $1,399 – $1,887 |
| 1 BR | $1,704 | $1,465 – $1,977 |
| 2 BR | $1,868 | $1,606 – $2,167 |
| 3 BR | $2,240 | $1,926 – $2,598 |
| 4 BR | $2,674 | $2,300 – $3,102 |
Anchored to HUD FMR for ZIP 30309, aged forward from 2025-10-01 with BLS CPI Shelter (+3.2% / yr, July 2026). Use the estimator below for a different ZIP within Atlanta.
This city's raw HUD FY2026 2BR FMR placed among the 15 prebuilt metros in markets.json. One vintage point — not a fabricated history.
Pre-filled for ZIP 30309. Change any field to re-estimate.
The HUD-anchored median 2-bedroom rent in Atlanta is approximately $1,868 with year-over-year growth of -1.4%. Individual rents vary widely by submarket and property condition — use the Rent Estimator above for a ZIP-specific number.
Atlanta sits in our Tier 1 group with an estimated cap rate band averaging 5.7% for single-family rentals and a vacancy rate of 8.6%. Atlanta institutional buyer share above national average. SFR yields still attractive vs. multifamily.
Single-family rental cap rates in Atlanta typically land near 5.7%, with a metro-tier band drawn from CBRE survey ranges. Run the Cap Rate Calculator for a specific deal.
Year-over-year rent change is -1.4%. Forward 12-month projection blends recent metro trend with BLS shelter CPI. Use the LandlordIQ /get_rent_growth endpoint for the live projection.
No (Georgia state preemption). Notice to vacate: 30 days. Security deposit cap: No statutory cap. Georgia does not cap late fees but requires they be 'reasonable' and stated in lease. Plain-English summary, not legal advice.
Data: HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026, public, revised county file). Vacancy and rent growth are estimated blends of public datasets clearly labeled. Cap rate band is the Tier 1 benchmark from our benchmarks dataset. Regulation summary is editorial — not legal advice. See methodology.