salaryRent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Most households rent (60%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,520 a year. That is $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 136 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Chamblee?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Chamblee
| Size | Chamblee | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,762 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,780 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,990 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,234 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,613 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Chamblee overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Chamblee, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Chamblee
Life in Chamblee
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chamblee?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $940 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $432,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,280 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chamblee, GA?
Renting in Chamblee costs a median of about $2,063 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Chamblee?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,520 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Chamblee cheap or expensive?
Chamblee is rated OK: rent takes 27.2% of the typical household income of $91,081. It ranks 136th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Chamblee?
The median homeowner in Chamblee pays $4,379 a year in property taxes, about 1.01% of the median home value.
Is Chamblee more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Chamblee?
The median home value in Chamblee is $432,800, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
30,895 people live in Chamblee. Numbers are typical (middle) values.