Rent by ZIP code in Cumming
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30040 | Forsyth County | $2,325 | +2% |
| 30041 | Forsyth County | $2,287 | 0% |
| 30028 | Forsyth County | $2,155 | -6% |
Rent by bedroom count in Cumming
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Forsyth County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Forsyth County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $2,070 to $2,310 depending on the Cumming ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,554 | -2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,619 | -2.5% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,762 | -3.2% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,099 | -3.8% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,493 | -4.3% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Cumming?
Typical rent across Forsyth County is $2,257 as of August 2026. That is up 1.8% from a year earlier and up 19.6% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Forsyth County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,996 | +17.9% |
| 2022 | $2,152 | +7.8% |
| 2023 | $2,166 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | $2,198 | +1.5% |
| 2025 | $2,233 | +1.6% |
| 2026 (through August) | $2,257 | +1.1% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Cumming rent questions
- What is the average rent in Cumming, GA?
- Typical asking rent in Cumming is $2,287 a month as of July 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $2,155 to $2,325.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Cumming?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Forsyth County is $1,762 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,619 and a three bedroom is $2,099. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Cumming?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Forsyth County is $2,257 as of August 2026, up 1.8% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Cumming?
- ZIP 30028 has the lowest typical asking rent in Cumming at $2,155 a month, compared with $2,287 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Cumming?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Cumming rent of $2,287, that is about $6,861 a month, or $82,332 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Cumming sits in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA metro area.