Average Rent in Dunwoody, GA (2026)

Typical asking rent in Dunwoody is $1,812. Across the 3 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,740 to $1,823, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of July 2026.

Median rent
$1,812
Average rent
$1,792
Lowest ZIP
$1,740
Highest ZIP
$1,823

Rent by ZIP code in Dunwoody

ZIP codeCountyTypical rentvs city median
30346Dekalb County$1,823+1%
30338Dekalb County$1,8120%
30360Dekalb County$1,740-4%

Rent by bedroom count in Dunwoody

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 DeKalb 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. DeKalb County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,800 to $2,250 depending on the Dunwoody ZIP code.

Unit sizeFY2027 Fair Market RentChange 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 Dunwoody?

Typical rent across Dekalb County is $1,758 as of August 2026. That is up 2.2% from a year earlier and up 14.3% over five years.

YearTypical rent, Dekalb CountyChange
2021$1,622+19.9%
2022$1,694+4.4%
2023$1,673-1.2%
2024$1,697+1.4%
2025$1,736+2.3%
2026 (through August)$1,758+1.3%

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.

Dunwoody rent questions

What is the average rent in Dunwoody, GA?
Typical asking rent in Dunwoody is $1,812 a month as of July 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,740 to $1,823.
How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Dunwoody?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in DeKalb 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 Dunwoody?
Rent is rising. Typical rent in Dekalb County is $1,758 as of August 2026, up 2.2% from a year earlier.
What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Dunwoody?
ZIP 30360 has the lowest typical asking rent in Dunwoody at $1,740 a month, compared with $1,812 for the city overall.
How much income do you need to rent in Dunwoody?
Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Dunwoody rent of $1,812, that is about $5,436 a month, or $65,232 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. Dunwoody sits in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA metro area.

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Would a rental in Dunwoody cash flow?

Start the analyzer with the Dunwoody median rent of $1,812 and add a real purchase price to see cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return.