Find a Room for Rent in Atlanta

How to Find a Room for Rent in Atlanta

Atlanta is known for having great weather with all four seasons, access to nature, a fun restaurant scene and off course a ‘cheap’ cost of living when you compare it to other major cities. Atlantans also have access to a lot nature all around the city, walkable neighborhoods and major sports teams be it basketball, baseball or football. It’s a fantastic place to live, and you’ll get a bigger bang for your buck with rent. But, that doesn’t mean you’ll want to forgo finding a room for rent with a roommate. If you are just moving to Atlanta, the perfect roommate can help make for a softer landing as well as lower your living costs. Despite the common notion that finding rooms for rent and roommates is difficult, we make it easy to find a fantastic place for you to call home. And if you already have a room for rent, we can definitely help you fill it up with someone awesome.

Renting a Room or Apartment in Atlanta

Rents have been fallen in Atlanta since the pandemic but seem to on the rise again. Yet it is still a good time to find an affordable rental in Atlanta, with the average rent of a two bedroom apartment being ~$1200. However, the neighborhood you’ll move into can have a significant impact on the cost of rent. Neighborhoods like Midtown, Home Park, Inman, Brookwood or Marietta offer an average rent of between $2,800 to $2,200 for a two bedroom apartment. Compared to ~$1,800 for a one bedroom apartment in these neighborhoods. So by having a roommate, you can still live in the more expensive areas, but save money on rent. For around $1,700 for a two bedroom, you could live in Grant Park, Blandtown, Peachtree, Wildwood or Piedmont Heights. For much lower rents, you can find neighborhoods like Loring Heights, Summer Hill or Vine City. If you don’t want to stress about making rent while still being able and take advantage of everything Atlanta offers, having a roommate is a good idea.

Not sure which neighborhood is the best fit for you? read our Atlanta's 10 Most Popular Neighborhoods guide and find your ideal place to live in Atlanta. Our room finder simplifies the search for roommates and rooms for rent in popular Atlanta neighborhoods like Midtown, Downtown, Atlantic Station Inman Park, Old Fourth Ward, Buckhead and more.

How Diggz Can Help you Find a Room for Rent

Finding a good room for rent or roommate may seem difficult. Everyone's wants can be different, so we aim to present you with room for rent listings that fit your preferences. First, you’ll need to tell us a little about yourself. We’ll start with the basics such as your budget, move date and preferred areas. Then, we’ll ask about your lifestyle and preferences, such as your schedule, habits and sociability. The more we know about you, the better we can match you with potential rooms and roommates. Once signed up, you can explore potential rooms for rent and roommates presented to you based on the best fit.

Using Diggz to Start Searching for Room Rentals

Our platform makes it easy to find a place you’ll love living in. Once you sign up, review your top rooms for rent options and check out their listing details such as photo, location, amenities and terms. If you like what you see and read make sure to engage by "liking" them or send them a message to introduce yourself. You’ll be able to chat with them directly on our platform, and schedule an in person or virtual viewing if they seem as a good fit. It won’t be long before you find your new home.

With the right roommate you can spend less on rent and more on everything else Atlanta has to offer. So don't wait, start looking through Diggz today A free Diggz account is all you need to get started. So, are you ready to find your perfect room in Atlanta? Sign up for free on Diggz and start your search today!