Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Atlanta

Affordability in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta's median gross rent is $1,711 per month and the median household income is $85,652 per year, with 54% of residents renting their homes, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates (as of 2024). Affordable and income-based housing can help bridge the gap for renters whose budgets fall below the local median.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Atlanta Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 604 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction definitions.

Getting Around Atlanta

The area around Atlanta's assisted properties scores well for both walking and public transit, according to Walk Score. Scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing listed on this page.

• Walk Score: 73 - Very Walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
• Transit Score: 70 - Excellent Transit. Transit is convenient for most trips.
• Bike Score: 44. Some bike infrastructure is available.

Schools

Atlanta is served by 140 public schools across 18 districts, including 79 elementary, 26 middle, and 35 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and resources vary by school and district, so renters should look up the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Renting in Atlanta

The median household income in Atlanta is $85,652 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median asking rent across the city is $1,711 per month, which can represent a significant portion of a household budget -- making income-restricted housing an important resource for many residents.

Lease Lantern tracks 77 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties in Atlanta, offering a total of 9,986 units across the city. These properties are designed to serve renters who qualify based on income limits set by HUD.

• Median household income: $85,652/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,711/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 54% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted properties tracked: 77 buildings, 9,986 total units

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 77 assisted properties in Atlanta were mapped against FEMA flood zone data. Only 1 property carries a high-risk flood designation, meaning the vast majority of affordable housing in the city sits outside high-risk flood areas.