True Cost of Renting in Roswell, GA
Roswell's Canton Street district has become one of Atlanta's most desirable small-city dining and nightlife corridors, and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area makes the city unusually outdoor-recreation-oriented for a suburb. Rents run slightly below Sandy Springs to the south, with good GA-400 access and top-rated Fulton County schools.
Neighborhoods & Average Rents
Canton Street / Historic Roswell
- Studio:
- $1,400/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,700/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $2,200/mo
Walkable historic district with boutique restaurants and bars; older apartment buildings and newer infill. Street parking generally available. Historic mill architecture adds character. Most walkable area in Roswell.
Holcomb Bridge / Alpharetta Highway
- Studio:
- $1,200/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,500/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $2,000/mo
Suburban corridor connecting Roswell to Alpharetta and Norcross; apartment complexes at lower rents. Car-dependent. Good access to GA-400 and GA-141. Major retail (North Point Mall area) nearby.
Azalea Drive / East Roswell
- 1 Bed:
- $1,600/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $2,100/mo
Quiet residential area near Chattahoochee River parks; single-family rental conversions and small apartment communities. Outdoor recreation access is a genuine lifestyle benefit. Slightly longer commute to GA-400.
Utility Providers
- Electric
- Georgia Power
- Water
- City of Roswell Water
- Internet
- AT&T Fiber, Comcast Xfinity, Starlink
Commute & Transportation
Roswell connects to GA-400 via GA-92 or Holcomb Bridge Road. Southbound GA-400 to Sandy Springs takes 15 minutes off-peak; to Buckhead, 25 minutes; to Downtown Atlanta, 40–50 minutes. No MARTA rail — every commute is by car. The Chattahoochee River separates Roswell from Alpharetta to the north, with bridges at GA-9 (Alpharetta Highway) and Holcomb Bridge Road. Major employers in Roswell include WellStar North Fulton Regional Hospital and various tech and professional services firms along GA-9.
Rental Market Overview
Roswell's rental market is driven by quality-of-life factors — the Canton Street dining scene, Chattahoochee recreation, and top-rated Fulton County schools. Rents are slightly lower than Alpharetta (by 5–10%) despite similar school quality and commute times. Georgia Power summer bills average $120–180/month. Car dependency is total — two-vehicle households are the norm, adding significant monthly cost. Limited apartment supply (Roswell is predominantly single-family) means good units lease quickly.
Data last updated: 2026-04
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