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Atlanta is the capital of Georgia as well as the most populous city in the state. Atlanta is also the 38th largest city in the US in terms of population, with over 486,000 residents, 60% of whom rent a property rather than own a home. This is a very positive sign for those who are thinking of buying a rental property in the Atlanta housing market, particularly with regards to traditional, long-term rentals.

 

Atlanta comprises the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area. With a population of 5.8 millions, this is the ninth most populous metro area nationwide and the tenth largest economy in the US. Atlanta boasts a strong and diverse economy, which is one of the main attractions for real estate investing. The main economic sectors include professional and technical services, trade, education, healthcare, leisure and hospitality, manufacturing, and financial activities. The city hosts the third largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies across the US. Atlanta is also a busy transportation hub.

 

Tourism is a crucially important industry in Atlanta. The city receives more than 35 million visitors per year, which makes it the seventh most popular tourist destination in the US. The tourism sector is driven by the numerous outdoors attractions as well as the historic museums among others. Some of the major tourist attractions include the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Olympic Park, the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Zoo Atlanta, the Atlanta History Center, and Six Flags Over Georgia. The strong tourism sector makes Atlanta one of the best cities for Airbnb investment.


The Atlanta real estate market has been and remains one of the best places to buy an investment property. This has recently been confirmed by PWC, which named the Atlanta housing market as the 10th most important US Market to Watch in 2019 for overall real estate perspectives. According to PWC’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate: United States and Canada 2019 annual report, Atlanta constitutes an attractive primary market with readily available real estate investing opportunities.

Atlanta  Real Estate Investment Performance

Facts and Market Trends in Atlanta
Homes For Sale3,773
Airbnb Properties5,071
Rental Properties3,673
Traditional Vacancy rate7.60%
Airbnb Occupancy Rate52.47%
Mashmeter23.19%
Median Price$429,000
Median Rent Price$2,858
Price/sqft$1,112
Median Days on Market67
Price to Rent Ratio21.1
Average Cap Rate
Airbnb5.15%
Traditional5.57%
Average Rental Income
Airbnb$2,498
Traditional$2,340
 
Median Household Income$69,164
Population496,461
Transportation in Atlanta
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
44 / 100
Some Transit
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
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Atlanta  Rent Prices

RENTAL STRATEGY STUDIOS 1 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOMS 3 BEDROOMS 4 BEDROOMS
Airbnb$1,638$1,468$2,072$2,915$3,810
Traditional$1,498$1,464$1,828$2,522$3,085

Atlanta, GA - Homes for Sale - Newly Listed

763 Miller Run SW
Atlanta, GA 30349
Wildwood Forest
Single Family Residential
5 beds4 baths4,028 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 3.70%Airbnb 6.60%
700 Park Regency Pl NE #2305
Atlanta, GA 30326
Lenox
Condo/Coop
2 beds2 baths1,940 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 0.42%Airbnb -1.50%
3275 Rockingham Dr NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
Brandon
Single Family Residential
6 beds5 baths0 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. -0.13%Airbnb 0.81%
2914 Springdale Rd SW
Atlanta, GA 30315
Hammond Park
Other
0 beds baths0 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. -0.39%Airbnb -0.27%

Top Performing Atlanta Properties

323 Granville Ct
Atlanta, GA 30328
Brookhaven
Condo/Coop
2 beds2 baths0 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 6.95%Airbnb 8.00%
323 Granville Ct
Atlanta, GA 30328
Brookhaven
Condo/Coop
2 beds2 baths0 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 6.95%Airbnb 8.00%
6851 Roswell Road #17
Atlanta, GA 30328
Chastain Park
Condo/Coop
4 beds2 baths1,628 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 7.61%Airbnb 7.98%
1226 Lucile Avenue SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
West End
Single Family Residential
5 beds3 baths3,705 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 4.86%Airbnb 7.98%

Recently Sold Homes in Atlanta, GA

0 Jones Ave
Atlanta, GA 30318
Almond Park
Other
beds baths1,232 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 30.51%Airbnb 15.08%
100 Inman Cir NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Ansley Park
Single Family Residential
5 beds4 baths0 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. -0.89%Airbnb 0.12%
1666 S Olympian Way
Atlanta, GA 30310
West View
Other
0 beds baths0 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 13.38%Airbnb 7.09%
1698 S Olympian Way
Atlanta, GA 30310
West View
Other
0 beds baths0 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 13.38%Airbnb 7.09%

Property Value Changes and Real Estate Appreciation in the Atlanta Housing Market

Real estate appreciation has been moderate for Atlanta, GA homes for sale. According to NeighborhoodScout, since 2000, Atlanta property values have increased by 63%, which brings an average annual appreciation rate of 2.6%. Meanwhile, Zillow reported a 12.2% increase in the median listing price in the Atlanta real estate market over the past year. This housing market trend is expected to continue, which makes Atlanta a hot seller’s market with large opportunities for long-term return on investment.

 

Nevertheless, Atlanta investment properties remain affordable at the moment. This makes the local housing market one of the best cities to invest in real estate even for first-time property investors who are usually short on financing.

Atlanta, GA Top Multi Family Homes

1827 Joseph E Boone Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30314
West Lake
Multi Family
0 beds0 baths0 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 4.00%Airbnb 6.48%
566 Woods Dr NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Center Hill
Multi Family
0 beds0 baths0 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 3.12%Airbnb 4.52%
2107 Palifox Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Lake Claire
Multi Family
0 beds0 baths0 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 2.62%Airbnb 2.12%
139 Peyton Pl
Atlanta, GA 30311
Harland Terrace
Multi Family
beds baths0 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 5.97%Airbnb N/A

Homes Below Median Price in the Atlanta, GA Real Estate Market

323 Granville Ct
Atlanta, GA 30328
Brookhaven
Condo/Coop
2 beds2 baths0 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 6.95%Airbnb 8.00%
323 Granville Ct
Atlanta, GA 30328
Brookhaven
Condo/Coop
2 beds2 baths0 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 6.95%Airbnb 8.00%
6851 Roswell Road #17
Atlanta, GA 30328
Chastain Park
Condo/Coop
4 beds2 baths1,628 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 7.61%Airbnb 7.98%
1226 Lucile Avenue SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
West End
Single Family Residential
5 beds3 baths3,705 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 4.86%Airbnb 7.98%

Atlanta Airbnb Growth and Regulations

The Airbnb rentals industry has been on the rise in the Atlanta real estate market, similar to other top tourist and business destinations in the US. The good news for real estate investors who consider this rental strategy is that Airbnb Atlanta rentals are fully legal.

 

Airbnb hosts in Atlanta, nonetheless, have to obtain both a hotel license and a business license. Moreover, Airbnb real estate investors have to pay hotel occupancy tax.

Atlanta, GA Top Airbnb Homes

Entire home/apt · 1 bed
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1161
Entire home/apt · 2 beds
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839

Atlanta, GA Homes for Rent

Atlanta, GA Open Houses

1917 Bay Line Lane
Atlanta, GA 30318
Bolton
Condo/Coop
3 beds4 baths2,354 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 2.70%Airbnb 0.91%
4226 Carmain Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
Brookhaven
Single Family Residential
5 beds4 baths2,954 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 0.87%Airbnb 2.90%
1040 Canter Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
Pine Hills
Single Family Residential
4 beds3 baths2,532 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 3.45%Airbnb 3.86%
3162 SPRING Drive
Atlanta, GA 30360
Brookhaven
Single Family Residential
3 beds2 baths1,216 sq.ft.
CAP RATE
Trad. 4.28%Airbnb 4.35%

Best Atlanta Neighborhoods for Buying Investment Property

Ashley Courts
Atlanta, GA
54%
Mashmeter
property price
465000
Median
cap rate
4.50%
Traditional
5.31%
Airbnb
rental income
$1,744
Traditional
$2,059
Airbnb
homes for sale
3
occupancy rate
42%
Airbnb
Blair Villa - Poole Creek
Atlanta, GA
50%
Mashmeter
property price
202453
Median
cap rate
8.21%
Traditional
12.07%
Airbnb
rental income
$1,385
Traditional
$2,037
Airbnb
homes for sale
5
occupancy rate
47%
Airbnb
Cascade Heights
Atlanta, GA
48%
Mashmeter
property price
613000
Median
cap rate
2.92%
Traditional
3.72%
Airbnb
rental income
$1,493
Traditional
$1,902
Airbnb
homes for sale
1
occupancy rate
49%
Airbnb
Campbellton Road
Atlanta, GA
47%
Mashmeter
property price
284000
Median
cap rate
5.61%
Traditional
8.48%
Airbnb
rental income
$1,327
Traditional
$2,006
Airbnb
homes for sale
1
occupancy rate
51%
Airbnb
Springlake
Atlanta, GA
46%
Mashmeter
property price
1299000
Median
cap rate
2.16%
Traditional
2.54%
Airbnb
rental income
$2,339
Traditional
$2,753
Airbnb
homes for sale
1
occupancy rate
51%
Airbnb
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