Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in DeKalb County, Georgia
DeKalb County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,762 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,692 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $33.88 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,762
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 15% more than in Georgia
- Typical rent
- $1,692
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 21% more than in Georgia
- Wage needed
- $33.88
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $70,480 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 59%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 12% more than in Georgia
Only here
Renting in DeKalb County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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DeKalb County has the 8th highest typical rent of the 156 counties in Georgia with this figure ($1,692).
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At 59%, DeKalb County ranks 9th among the 147 counties in Georgia with this figure for the largest share of rent-burdened renters.
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Among the neighboring counties, Clayton County has the lowest typical rent ($1,433), 15% below the $1,692 in DeKalb County.
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DeKalb County has the 16th lowest homeownership rate of the 159 counties in Georgia (59%).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in DeKalb County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in DeKalb County was $1,764 a month in September 2026: 2.3% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,554 | $29.88 | $62,160 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,619 | $31.13 | $64,760 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,762 | $33.88 | $70,480 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,099 | $40.37 | $83,960 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,493 | $47.94 | $99,720 |
HUD area: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 29 ZIP codes in DeKalb County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,220 in 30002 to $2,390 in 30319. 16 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,762).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 30002 | $1,080 | $1,120 | $1,220 | $1,450 | $1,730 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30021 | $1,310 | $1,370 | $1,490 | $1,780 | $2,110 |
| 30030 | $1,830 | $1,920 | $2,100 | $2,520 | $3,010 |
| 30032 | $1,310 | $1,370 | $1,490 | $1,780 | $2,110 |
| 30033 | $1,700 | $1,770 | $1,930 | $2,300 | $2,730 |
| 30034 | $1,390 | $1,450 | $1,580 | $1,880 | $2,240 |
| 30035 | $1,500 | $1,560 | $1,700 | $2,030 | $2,410 |
| 30038 | $1,510 | $1,570 | $1,710 | $2,040 | $2,420 |
| 30058 | $1,450 | $1,520 | $1,650 | $1,970 | $2,330 |
| 30072 | $1,300 | $1,350 | $1,470 | $1,750 | $2,080 |
| 30079 | $1,150 | $1,190 | $1,300 | $1,550 | $1,840 |
| 30083 | $1,380 | $1,440 | $1,570 | $1,870 | $2,220 |
| 30084 | $1,600 | $1,660 | $1,810 | $2,160 | $2,560 |
| 30087 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,280 | $2,700 |
| 30088 | $1,430 | $1,490 | $1,620 | $1,930 | $2,290 |
| 30288 | $1,140 | $1,190 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $1,830 |
| 30294 | $1,580 | $1,640 | $1,790 | $2,130 | $2,530 |
| 30307 | $1,960 | $2,040 | $2,220 | $2,650 | $3,140 |
| 30316 | $1,600 | $1,670 | $1,820 | $2,170 | $2,580 |
| 30317 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,220 | $2,630 |
| 30319 | $2,110 | $2,200 | $2,390 | $2,850 | $3,380 |
| 30322 | $1,900 | $1,980 | $2,150 | $2,570 | $3,040 |
| 30329 | $1,880 | $1,960 | $2,130 | $2,540 | $3,030 |
| 30338 | $1,980 | $2,070 | $2,250 | $2,680 | $3,200 |
| 30340 | $1,530 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,060 | $2,450 |
| 30341 | $1,880 | $1,960 | $2,130 | $2,540 | $3,010 |
| 30345 | $1,700 | $1,770 | $1,930 | $2,300 | $2,730 |
| 30346 | $1,870 | $1,950 | $2,120 | $2,530 | $3,000 |
| 30360 | $1,590 | $1,650 | $1,800 | $2,140 | $2,550 |
- 30002 $1,220$1,450
- 30021 $1,490$1,780
- 30030 $2,100$2,520
- 30032 $1,490$1,780
- 30033 $1,930$2,300
- 30034 $1,580$1,880
- 30035 $1,700$2,030
- 30038 $1,710$2,040
- 30058 $1,650$1,970
- 30072 $1,470$1,750
- 30079 $1,300$1,550
- 30083 $1,570$1,870
- 30084 $1,810$2,160
- 30087 $1,910$2,280
- 30088 $1,620$1,930
- 30288 $1,290$1,540
- 30294 $1,790$2,130
- 30307 $2,220$2,650
- 30316 $1,820$2,170
- 30317 $1,860$2,220
- 30319 $2,390$2,850
- 30322 $2,150$2,570
- 30329 $2,130$2,540
- 30338 $2,250$2,680
- 30340 $1,730$2,060
- 30341 $2,130$2,540
- 30345 $1,930$2,300
- 30346 $2,120$2,530
- 30360 $1,800$2,140
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In DeKalb County, 59% of renter households are in that position; in Georgia, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
59%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
118,371 households rent in DeKalb County
- Spend half or more of their income 32%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 27%
- Spend less than 30% 41%
Compared with the state and the country
- DeKalb 59%
- Georgia 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in DeKalb County
HUD lists 135 properties with homes for low-income households in DeKalb County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 98
- HUD-assisted
- 42
- public housing
- 1
18,467 homes in all; 8,149 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Lake Point Tax credit (LIHTC) 1038 S Hairston Rd, Stone Mountain 30088 354 homes, 353 low-income · 1 bd: 117 · 2 bd: 174 · 3 bd: 62 · In service since 2005
- Mountain Grove Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3954 Memorial College Ave, Clarkston 30021 360 homes, 342 low-income · 1 bd: 126 · 2 bd: 162 · 3 bd: 72 · In service since 2004
- Eagle's Nest Tax credit (LIHTC) 3002 Ember Dr, Decatur 30034 296 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 166 · 3 bd: 70 · In service since 1995
- Wesley Club Tax credit (LIHTC) 4103 Wesley Club Dr, Decatur 30034 257 low-income homes · 2 bd: 152 · 3 bd: 105 · In service since 2004
- Highlands at East Atlanta Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2051 Flat Shoals Rd SE, Atlanta 30316 250 low-income homes · In service since 2006 · For families · (404) 243-1334
- Lenox Summit HUD-assisted 2449 E Club Dr NE, Brookhaven 30319 212 low-income homes · For older adults · (404) 231-1580
- Edgewood Court Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1572 Hardee St NE, Atlanta 30307 204 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 70 · 3 bd: 84 · 4 bd: 32 · In service since 2018 · For families · (404) 373-5378
- Eagles Run I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2000 Bouldercrest Rd SE, Atlanta 30316 204 homes, 194 low-income · In service since 1999
- Villages of Eastlake II Tax credit (LIHTC) 460 E Lake Blvd SE, Atlanta 30317 360 homes, 180 low-income · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 178 · 3 bd: 100 · 4 bd: 36 · In service since 2000
- Branan Towers HUD-assisted 1200 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta 30316 176 low-income homes · For older adults · (404) 622-5471
- Courtyards at Glenview Tax credit (LIHTC) 2035 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta 30317 176 low-income homes · In service since 1995
- Brightstone Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2654 Dekalb Medical Pkwy, Lithonia 30058 175 low-income homes · For older adults
- Paradise East Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1516 Bouldercrest Rd SE, Atlanta 30316 176 homes, 174 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 146 · For families
- Chapel Run Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 4522 Snapfinger Woods Dr, Decatur 30035 172 homes, 170 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 88 · 3 bd: 36 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2003
- Reserve at Hairston Lake Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1023 N Hairston Rd, Stone Mountain 30083 170 low-income homes · 1 bd: 170 · In service since 2019 · For older adults · (404) 296-4116
- Park Trace Apartments HUD-assisted 700 Atlanta Ave, Decatur 30030 170 homes, 169 low-income · For older adults · (404) 371-0887
- Alexander at Stonecrest Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Leslie Oaks Dr, Lithonia 30058 168 low-income homes · In service since 2002
- Paradise East Apts HUD-assisted 1504 Bouldercrest Rd SE, Atlanta 30316 176 homes, 160 low-income · For families · (404) 241-2800
- Oak Forest Apartments HUD-assisted 324 Hatton Dr, Scottdale 30079 150 low-income homes · For families · (404) 296-1860
- Philips Towers, Decatur, Inc. HUD-assisted 218 E Trinity Pl, Decatur 30030 225 homes, 136 low-income · For older adults · (404) 373-4361
- Columbia Senior Residences at Edgewood Tax credit (LIHTC) 1281 Caroline St NE, Atlanta 30307 135 low-income homes · 1 bd: 70 · 2 bd: 66 · In service since 2006
- Ashford Parkside Senior Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 3522 Blair Cir NE, Brookhaven 30319 151 homes, 132 low-income · 1 bd: 37 · 2 bd: 112 · In service since 2007
- Clairmont Oaks HUD-assisted 441 Clairemont Ave, Decatur 30030 298 homes, 127 low-income · For older adults · (404) 378-8887
- Briarcliff Oaks Apartments HUD-assisted 2982 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta 30329 125 low-income homes · For older adults · (404) 634-3263
- Villas of Friendly Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 1300 Friendly Heights Blvd, Decatur 30035 132 homes, 124 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 78 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2002
- Grovewood Park Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 6170 Hillandale Dr, Lithonia 30058 120 homes, 119 low-income · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 64 · In service since 1995
- Columbia Townhomes at Edgewood Tax credit (LIHTC) 150 Hutchinson St NE, Atlanta 30307 100 low-income homes · In service since 2011
- Greens at Stonecreek Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Deer Creek Cir, Lithonia 30038 100 low-income homes · 2 bd: 69 · 3 bd: 69 · In service since 2002
- Oakland Court Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 97 Sanderson St NE, Atlanta 30307 100 low-income homes · In service since 1994
- Candler Forest Tax credit (LIHTC) 2145 Candler Rd, Decatur 30032 100 homes, 98 low-income · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 69 · 3 bd: 29 · In service since 2007
- Swanton Heights Apartments HUD-assisted 481 Electric Ave, Decatur 30030 98 low-income homes · For families · (404) 270-2131
- Antioch Manor Estates I Tax credit (LIHTC) 4711 Bishop Ming Blvd, Stone Mountain 30088 120 homes, 96 low-income · In service since 2005
- Manor at Indian Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3904 Durham Park Rd, Stone Mountain 30083 94 low-income homes · In service since 2018 · For older adults · (404) 292-9400
- Villages of East Lake I Tax credit (LIHTC) 460 E Lake Blvd SE, Atlanta 30317 182 homes, 91 low-income · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 46 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 1998
- Panola Gardens Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 2589 Stonekey Pl, Lithonia 30058 84 low-income homes · 1 bd: 84 · In service since 2015
- Columbia Citihomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 165 Marion Pl NE, Atlanta 30307 84 homes, 82 low-income · 2 bd: 82 · In service since 2002
- Columbia Park Citi Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 165 Marion Pl NE, Atlanta 30307 154 homes, 80 low-income · 2 bd: 114 · 3 bd: 38 · In service since 2004
- Allen Wilson Phase II - Oliver House HUD-assisted 1450 Commerce Dr, Decatur 30030 80 low-income homes · For older adults · (404) 270-2101
- Allen Wilson Terrace Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1480 Commerce Dr, Decatur 30030 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2011 · For families · (404) 270-2101
- Forrest Heights Apts Nsp3 Tax credit (LIHTC) 1048 Columbia Dr, Decatur 30030 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 70 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 1996
- Senior Residences at Mercy Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 5124 Peachtree Rd, Chamblee 30341 79 low-income homes · 1 bd: 57 · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Eagles Run II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2000 Bouldercrest Rd SE, Atlanta 30316 78 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 18 · In service since 1999
- Manor at Indian Creek II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3884 Durham Park Rd, Stone Mountain 30083 94 homes, 75 low-income · 1 bd: 79 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2018
- Mountain View SR Tax credit (LIHTC) 901 Fourth St, Stone Mountain 30083 80 homes, 75 low-income
- Mountain View SR (the View) Tax credit (LIHTC) 901 Fourth St, Stone Mountain 30083 80 homes, 75 low-income
- Granite Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 6887 Max Cleland Blvd, Lithonia 30058 75 low-income homes · In service since 2018 · For families
- Project Unnamed Public housing 6813 Parkway Dr, Lithonia 30058 75 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Lithonia · Average payment: $517 a month · Average wait: 42 months · Homes at several sites · (770) 482-6563
- Northlake Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2152 Northlake Pkwy, Tucker 30084 90 homes, 72 low-income · 1 bd: 45 · 2 bd: 45 · For older adults
- Allen Wilson - Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) 1450 Commerce Dr, Decatur 30030 71 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 49 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2013
- Allen Wilson Phase III HUD-assisted 263 Robin St, Decatur 30030 71 low-income homes · For families · (404) 270-2101
- Trinity Walk I HUD-assisted 421 W Trinity Pl, Decatur 30030 69 low-income homes · For families · (470) 310-3460
- Ahepa One Apartments HUD-assisted 2025 Ludovie Ln, Decatur 30033 68 low-income homes · For older adults · (404) 315-6800
- Magnolia Circle Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Dash Lewis Dr, Decatur 30034 84 homes, 67 low-income · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 52 · In service since 2003
- Grove Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 1925 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta 30316 70 homes, 66 low-income · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 42 · In service since 2020 · For older adults
- Allegre Point Senior Residences HUD-assisted 3391 Flat Shoals Rd, Decatur 30034 65 low-income homes · For older adults · (404) 241-7224
- Chamblee Senior Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 3381 Malone Dr, Chamblee 30341 65 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 33 · In service since 2007
- Columbia Mill Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2229 Flat Shoals Rd SE, Atlanta 30316 100 homes, 60 low-income · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2014
- Swift Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 2591 Whites Mill Rd, Decatur 30034 60 low-income homes · For families
- Delano Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1575 Line St, Decatur 30032 58 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Alice Williams Towers, II HUD-assisted 5470 Hillandale Dr, Lithonia 30058 54 low-income homes · For older adults · (678) 418-0312
- Lane Manor HUD-assisted 4695 Redan Rd, Stone Mountain 30083 54 homes, 53 low-income · For older adults · (404) 294-3676
- Alice Williams Towers (salem Baptist Church) HUD-assisted 5480 Hillandale Dr, Lithonia 30058 45 homes, 44 low-income · For older adults · (678) 418-0312
- Decatur Christian Towers HUD-assisted 1438 Church St, Decatur 30030 216 homes, 43 low-income · For older adults · (404) 377-5507
- Pleasantdale Crossing HUD-assisted 1000 Pleasantdale Xing, Doraville 30340 210 homes, 42 low-income · For families · (770) 493-9344
- Trinity Walk II HUD-assisted 421 W Trinity Pl, Decatur 30030 42 low-income homes · For families · (470) 310-3460
- Presley Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 265 Kirkwood Rd NE, Atlanta 30317 40 low-income homes · In service since 1996
- Presley Woods (KIRKWOOD) Tax credit (LIHTC) 265 Kirkwood Rd NE, Atlanta 30317 40 low-income homes · In service since 1996
- The Terraces at Parkview Tax credit (LIHTC) 6800 Parkview Trl, Lithonia 30058 90 homes, 36 low-income · In service since 2009
- Promise Project, Inc. HUD-assisted 5205 River Rd, Ellenwood 30294 37 homes, 36 low-income · For older adults · (404) 816-9770
- Psalm 23 HUD-assisted 5205 River Rd, Ellenwood 30294 37 homes, 36 low-income · For older adults · (404) 816-9770
- Kirkwood Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 1434 Scott Boulovard Suite 200, Decatur 30030 43 homes, 34 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 27 · In service since 2005
- Columns at East Hill Tax credit (LIHTC) 135 E Hill St, Decatur 30030 28 low-income homes · In service since 1996
- Oakview Walk Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1111 Oakview Rd, Decatur 30030 34 homes, 27 low-income · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 2019 · For families · (678) 705-8227
- Stone Terrace Apartments Phase I HUD-assisted 6659 Chupp Rd, Lithonia 30058 239 homes, 23 low-income · (704) 941-3356
- Presley Woods Apts. (aka Kirkwood) HUD-assisted 265 Kirkwood Rd NE, Atlanta 30317 40 homes, 20 low-income · For people with disabilities · (404) 373-2090
- Peachtree Creek on Ponce Apartments HUD-assisted 4692 E Ponce De Leon Ave, Stone Mountain 30083 188 homes, 18 low-income · (404) 891-0185
- Georgia Housing and Finance Authority HUD-assisted 60 Executive Park South NE, Atlanta 30329 16 low-income homes
- Shepherd Center HUD-assisted 321 W Benson St, Decatur 30030 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (678) 418-0312
- Gardenside at the Villages of East Lake/ Columbia HUD-assisted 2201 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta 30316 108 homes, 11 low-income · (470) 494-9650
- Stone Terrace Apartments Phase II HUD-assisted 6659 Chupp Rd, Lithonia 30058 84 homes, 8 low-income · (704) 941-3356
- Travis House HUD-assisted 1407 S Hairston Rd, Stone Mountain 30088 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (770) 676-2000, ext. 291
- Columbia Mill Apartments HUD-assisted 2239 Flat Shoals Rd SE, Atlanta 30316 100 homes, 5 low-income · (404) 525-3370
- Abbington Perimeter Apts. HUD-assisted 1 W Court Sq, Decatur 30030 72 homes, 4 low-income · (404) 606-1713
- Dekalb MR Homes II HUD-assisted 1116 Alford Rd, Lithonia 30058 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Dekalb MR Homes, Inc. HUD-assisted 1536 Saint Dunstans Rd, Lithonia 30058 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Lakes at Indian Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 751 N Indian Creek Dr, Clarkston 30021 603 homes · In service since 2004
- Woodside Village Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3954 Memorial College Ave, Clarkston 30021 360 homes · In service since 2004
- Clarkston Station Tax credit (LIHTC) 3629 Montreal Creek Cir, Clarkston 30021 356 homes · In service since 2004
- Clarkston Station (wyncrest Apartments) Tax credit (LIHTC) 3629 Montreal Creek Cir, Clarkston 30021 356 homes · In service since 2004
- The Park at Hairston Fka Lake Point Tax credit (LIHTC) 1038 S Hairston Rd, Stone Mountain 30088 354 homes · In service since 2005
- Hills at Fairington Tax credit (LIHTC) 5959 Fairington Rd, Lithonia 30038 349 homes · In service since 2009
- Morningside Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3469 Morningside Village Ln, Doraville 30340 306 homes · In service since 1998
- Robins Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 3529 Glenwood Rd, Decatur 30032 304 homes · In service since 2001
- Candler Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 3000 Ember Dr, Decatur 30034 296 homes · In service since 1994
- Mountain Crest Tax credit (LIHTC) 1075 N Hairston Rd, Stone Mountain 30083 280 homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 146 · 3 bd: 86 · In service since 2004
- Thornberry Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2435 Aylesbury Loop, Decatur 30034 280 homes · In service since 1997
- Vineyards of Flatshoals Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Vineyard Walk, Atlanta 30316 228 homes · In service since 2005
- Creekside Vista Tax credit (LIHTC) 3100 Lumby Dr, Decatur 30034 208 homes · In service since 2007
- Bryton Hill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2527 Skyland Dr NE, Brookhaven 30319 204 homes · In service since 1996
- Orchard Walk Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3800 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur 30034 202 homes · In service since 2005
- Mills Creek Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 3175 Mills Creek Cir, Scottdale 30079 200 homes · In service since 2016
- Brittany Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3308 Covington Dr, Decatur 30032 177 homes · In service since 2002
- Sterling at Candler Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 2536 Mellville Ave, Decatur 30032 170 homes · 1 bd: 111 · 2 bd: 59 · In service since 2019 · For older adults
- Cedar Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3073 Cedar Creek Pkwy, Decatur 30033 168 homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2003
- Cedar Creek West Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3117 Cedar Brook Dr, Decatur 30033 164 homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 100 · 3 bd: 52 · In service since 2003
- Forest at Columbia Tax credit (LIHTC) 2505 Columbia Dr, Decatur 30034 161 homes · In service since 2001
- Retreat at Madison Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 3907 Redwing Cir, Decatur 30035 160 homes · In service since 2006
- Columbia Park Citi Tax credit (LIHTC) 165 Marion Pl NE, Atlanta 30307 154 homes · In service since 2004
- Oak Forest Apartments (scottdale) Tax credit (LIHTC) 338 Hatton Dr, Scottdale 30079 150 homes · In service since 2014
- Tuscany Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 Northern Ave, Clarkston 30021 144 homes · In service since 2009
- Chestnut Creek Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3374 Aztec Rd, Doraville 30340 128 homes · In service since 1998
- Hearthside Brookleigh Tax credit (LIHTC) 2282 Johnson Ferry Rd NE, Brookhaven 30319 121 homes · In service since 2012
- Ashford Landing Senior Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 3511 Donaldson Dr NE, Brookhaven 30319 117 homes · In service since 2009
- Ashford Parkside Landing Senior Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 3511 Donaldson Dr NE, Brookhaven 30319 117 homes · In service since 2009
- Villages of East Lake Tax credit (LIHTC) 460 E Lake Blvd SE, Atlanta 30317 116 homes · In service since 1998
- Hearthside Tucker Tax credit (LIHTC) 5181 Lavista Rd, Tucker 30084 112 homes
- Hearthside Tucker Tax credit (LIHTC) 4358 Lynburn Dr, Tucker 30084 112 homes · In service since 2016
- Antioch Villas and Gardens, PH III Tax credit (LIHTC) 4735 Bishop Ming Blvd, Stone Mountain 30088 106 homes · Studio: 5 · 1 bd: 63 · 2 bd: 38 · In service since 2011
- Antioch Villas and Gardens, Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) 4735 Bishop Ming Blvd, Stone Mountain 30088 106 homes · Studio: 5 · 1 bd: 63 · 2 bd: 38 · In service since 2011
- Candler Forrest Tax credit (LIHTC) 2145 Candler Rd, Decatur 30032 100 homes · In service since 2007
- Columbia Village Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Jessica Ave, Decatur 30032 100 homes · In service since 1999
- Tobie Grant Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 560 Parkdale Dr, Scottdale 30079 100 homes · In service since 2016
- Tobie Grant SR Tax credit (LIHTC) 3218 Tobie Cir, Scottdale 30079 100 homes
- Decatur East Tax credit (LIHTC) 590 E Freeman St, Decatur 30030 92 homes · 1 bd: 74 · 2 bd: 18
- Allen Wilson Apartments Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1450 Commerce Dr, Decatur 30030 80 homes · In service since 2012
- Retreat at Mills Creek Tax credit (LIHTC) 3220 Mills Creek Cir, Scottdale 30079 80 homes · In service since 2017
- The View Aka Mountainview Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 901 Fourth St, Stone Mountain 30083 80 homes · In service since 2015
- Trinity Walk Tax credit (LIHTC) 421 W Trinity Pl, Decatur 30030 69 homes · In service since 2016
- Trinity Walk Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 421 W Trinity Pl, Decatur 30030 52 homes · In service since 2017
- Columbia Townhomes at Edgewood II Tax credit (LIHTC) 37 Hutchinson St NE, Atlanta 30307 40 homes · 1 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2012
- Whispering Pines Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2784 Kelly Lake Rd, Decatur 30032 40 homes · In service since 2006
- Retreat at Edgewood, Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 150 Hutchinson St NE, Atlanta 30307 39 homes · In service since 2012
- Georgia Housing and Finance Authority HUD-assisted 60 Executive Park South NE, Atlanta 30329 (404) 679-4840
- Georgia Housing Finance Authority HUD-assisted 60 Executive Park South NE, Atlanta 30329 (404) 679-0637
- Summit Trail Tax credit (LIHTC) 2045 Graham Cir SE, Atlanta 30316
6 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in DeKalb County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 4 agencies serve in DeKalb County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
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| 1 person | $24,750 | $41,250 | $66,000 |
| 2 people | $28,300 | $47,150 | $75,400 |
| 3 people | $31,850 | $53,050 | $84,850 |
| 4 people | $35,350 | $58,900 | $94,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,650 | $101,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $68,350 | $109,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $73,050 | $116,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $77,750 | $124,450 |
Area median income: $117,800. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,399 – $1,709
- 1 bedroom $1,457 – $1,781
- 2 bedrooms $1,586 – $1,938
- 3 bedrooms $1,889 – $2,309
- 4 bedrooms $2,244 – $2,742
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Georgia Residential Finance Section 8 vouchers · 18,272 vouchers (404) 679-4940 Georgia Residential Finance: Section8@dca.ga.gov
- Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb, GA Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 4,722 vouchers (404) 270-2500 Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb, GA: exdir@dekalbhousing.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Decatur Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,043 vouchers (404) 270-2100 Housing Authority of the City of Decatur: CEO@decaturha.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Lithonia Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 200 vouchers · 75 public housing units (770) 482-6563 Housing Authority of the City of Lithonia: nikkid@lithoniahousing.org
Housing agencies in Georgia Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Georgia
What Georgia law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 2 months of rent
- O.C.G.A. §44-7-30.1
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- O.C.G.A. §44-7-34
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 business days
- O.C.G.A. §44-7-50(a)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 60 days
- O.C.G.A. §44-7-7
- Only a court order can remove youO.C.G.A. §44-7-14.1; §44-7-50 et seq.
- Protection from retaliationO.C.G.A. §44-7-24
Help
Where to get help with rent in DeKalb County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in DeKalb County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Atlanta
2305 Parklake Dr NE, Atlanta · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
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Center for Pan Asian Community Services, Inc
3510 Shallowford Rd NE, Atlanta
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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Help the People Program Housing Counseling Agency
3567 Covington Hwy, Decatur
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 5 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in DeKalb County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Run by Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS)
Help from the federal LIHEAP program in Georgia to pay the home energy bill, through your county's community action agency
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in DeKalb County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Georgia, the average home bill was $151 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$3,524
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,762
- Security deposit
- $1,762
- Total
- $3,524
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in DeKalb County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,554; 1 bedroom: $1,619; 2 bedrooms: $1,762; 3 bedrooms: $2,099; 4 bedrooms: $2,493. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in DeKalb County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,762) without spending more than 30% of income takes $33.88 an hour full time, or $70,480 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in DeKalb County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $58,900 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in DeKalb County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,586 and $1,938 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in DeKalb County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,220 in 30002 to $2,390 in 30319. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in DeKalb County?
HUD lists 135 properties with homes for low-income households in DeKalb County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in DeKalb County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In DeKalb County, 59% of renter households are in that position; in Georgia, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).