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Average Rent in DeKalb County

DeKalb is a county in Georgia. It ranks #41 out of 134 for places to rent. DeKalb County is in 5 congressional districts and
the metropolitan area of
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for DeKalb County includes 12 cities and 31 zip codes with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in DeKalb County is $1,714 which represents a decrease of -1.66% over the same period.

The most expensive city in DeKalb County to rent places is Avondale Estates, GA with an average rent of $2,199. The least expensive city in DeKalb County to rent places is Clarkston, GA with an average rent of $1,303.

The most expensive zip code in DeKalb County to rent places is 30360 with an average rent of $2,678. The least expensive zip code in DeKalb County to rent places is 30021 with an average rent of $1,303.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in county DeKalb currently stands at $1,714.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Atlanta, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,759. This represents a difference of +3% when compared to DeKalb.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Georgia, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,768, showing a more expensive of +3% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +8% when compared to the rent in DeKalb.
$1,714
DeKalb
VS
$1,759
+3%
Atlanta, city
$1,768
+3%
GA, state
$1,859
+8%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Zip Codes in DeKalb County

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

30360$2,678
30340$2,511
30002$2,199
30341$2,134
30039$2,097
30319$2,072
30087$2,029
30307$2,024
30033$2,001
30012$1,983

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

30345$1,715
30035$1,687
30324$1,577
30083$1,560
30329$1,502
30034$1,494
30288$1,489
30079$1,437
30032$1,322
30021$1,303