Why is Atlanta rent absurdly high? I’ve lived in HCOL cities (NYC, BOS, SF) and am likely to pay more in rent here than elsewhere

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What buildings are you looking at?? 1br/1ba here is anywhere from $1,500-$2,200. That’s nothing compared to HCOL cities. LA and Miami you’re not getting away under $3,000

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Also, check out east Atlanta/cabbage town/ grant park. It’s a super cool area and definitely has some of the cheapest options for apartments

Honestly, it’s the biggest bubble in the country. Rent if you can, buyers beware

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People have been saying this for years and that was even while interest rates were higher and there wasn’t a severe lag in new construction supply or construction cost increases. Im sure things will slow down a bit next year but this isn’t a bubble.

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What part of town are you looking at? Atl rent is undoubtedly overpriced but in my experience it’s far cheaper than NY, Bos, SF.

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