What is the rental vacancy rate in Atlanta, GA?
The rental vacancy rate in Atlanta, GA is 9.0% (±0.7 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.4% (±0.3 points).
29,431 (±1,322) homes, 11.1% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Atlanta, the rental vacancy rate went from 7.3% in 2015–2019 to 9.0% in 2020–2024 (+1.7 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 9.0% (±0.7 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.4% (±0.3 points)
- Vacant homes
- 29,431 (±1,322)
Vacancy in Atlanta against Fulton County, its state and the nation
| Atlanta | Fulton County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.0% (±0.7 points) | 7.9% (±0.5 points) | 6.8% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% (±0.3 points) | 1.3% (±0.2 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 29,431 (±1,322) | 44,638 (±1,932) | 467,469 (±8,617) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Atlanta, the rental vacancy rate is higher than in Fulton County (7.9%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (6.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Atlanta
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | — | 9.0% (±0.7 points) | — |
| Druid Hills | 5.6 mi | 6.2% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Druid Hills | 6.8 mi | 15.8% (±5.4 points) | Higher |
| East Point | 7.0 mi | 7.7% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hapeville | 7.1 mi | 7.2% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vinings | 7.1 mi | 4.4% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Decatur | 7.3 mi | 10.5% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gresham Park | 7.4 mi | 12.6% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Decatur | 8.3 mi | 12.7% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Vinings, GA (4.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Druid Hills, GA (15.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Fulton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roswell | 9.6% (±3.0 points) |
| 2 | Fairburn | 9.2% (±5.9 points) |
| 3 | Atlanta | 9.0% (±0.7 points) |
| 4 | College Park | 7.9% (±3.4 points) |
| 5 | East Point | 7.7% (±2.1 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Hapeville | 7.2% (±7.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | South Fulton | 7.2% (±2.5 points) |
| 8 | Union City | 6.2% (±3.1 points) |
| 9 | Sandy Springs | 5.6% (±1.7 points) |
Showing 9 of 15 places in Fulton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Atlanta
Is it hard to find a rental in Atlanta?
The rental vacancy rate in Atlanta, GA is 9.0% (±0.7 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Atlanta tighter than it was?
In Atlanta, the rental vacancy rate went from 7.3% in 2015–2019 to 9.0% in 2020–2024 (+1.7 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How many homes are vacant in Atlanta?
An estimated 29,431 (±1,322) housing units, 11.1% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atlanta city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Atlanta city, Georgia
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Atlanta city, Georgia (place:04000, in state:13).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M, DP04_0004E, DP04_0004M, DP04_0003E, DP04_0003M, DP04_0003PE, DP04_0003PM
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