Housing in Fulton County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Fulton County averages $1,732/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Georgia median of $1,393 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 33% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Fulton County FMR Area are $1,739 for a studio, $1,821 for 1‑bedroom, $1,996 for 2‑bedroom, $2,393 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,857 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $264 increase for a 2-bedroom in Fulton County shows a 15% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Fulton County was 3.6% in 2024, compared to Georgia at 3.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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DeKalb
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6.8
DeKalb
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6.9
DeKalb
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6.9
DeKalb
GA
7.9
DeKalb
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9.2
DeKalb
GA
9.2
Fulton
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10.6
Fulton
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12.2
Clayton
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16.0
DeKalb
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16.3
Clayton
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17.6
Clayton
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17.9
Clayton
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19.6
Fulton
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19.7
Clayton
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20.2
Clayton
GA
21.7
Fulton
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23.3
Clayton
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23.8
Fulton
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25.3
Clayton
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29.4
Fulton
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