Atlanta, GA Commercial Real Estate Market Trends

Commercial Real Estate Market Report

This page provides a high-level view of commercial real estate conditions in Atlanta, combining current pricing, property scale, and active inventory to support early market evaluation.

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Browse properties currently for sale or lease to see how local market pricing and building sizes translate into real opportunities.

Commercial Property For Sale in Atlanta

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Atlanta's Demographic Profile

With a population of 540,789 and a median household income of $77,337, these metrics help investors gauge whether Atlanta's pricing reflects local demand fundamentals.

Key Demographic Metrics	Value
Population	540,789
# Households	248,456
Median age	36
Median household income	$77,337
Avg household size	2
Renter-occupied housing units	149,777
5-year population change	4%

Commercial Real Estate Market Snapshot in Atlanta

These market metrics outline current pricing, typical deal size, and observed cap rate ranges, giving investors a quick read on entry costs and high-level underwriting expectations.

Key Market Metrics	Value
Avg asking sale price	$343 per SF
Avg asking lease rate	$32 per SF
Avg unit size for lease	28,472 SF
Avg building size for sale	27,042 SF
Average cap rate	6.93%

In Atlanta, commercial properties are currently listed at an average sale price of $343 per square foot, with average lease rates around $32 per square foot. Typical leased spaces are approximately 28,472 SF, while properties for sale average 27,042 SF in building size. Observed cap rates average 6.93%, offering a reference point for return expectations relative to pricing and deal scale.

Commercial Properties For Sale In Atlanta

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.

For Sale

99% Leased Atlanta Office Park

Atlanta, GA 30339

Office Building
Auction Sale

For Sale

DoubleTree by Hilton ATL Windy Hill Ballpark

Atlanta, GA 30339

146,806 SF Hospitality
Auction Sale

For Sale

The Palisades Medical Office

Atlanta, GA 30327

228,000 SF Office Building

For Sale

Laventure Square

Atlanta, GA 30341

6,960 SF Retail Building
7.50% Cap Rate
$2,650,000

For Sale

1651 Pryor Rd SW

Atlanta, GA 30315

1,677 SF Office Building
$535,000

For Sale

King Plow Art Center

Atlanta, GA 30318

5,825 SF Retail Building
9.00% Cap Rate
$4,000,000

For Sale

Boulevard Heights

Atlanta, GA

$2,089,400

For Sale

3300 Hamilton Blvd SE

Atlanta, GA 30354

13,257 SF Industrial Building
$1,650,000

Commercial Market Metrics by Property Type

Office Building Market Metrics Near Atlanta

Office market metrics highlight how pricing, typical deal size, and return expectations vary across submarkets, helping investors compare entry costs and yield potential efficiently.

Nearby Office Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Atlanta	$308	29,275 SF	8.34%
Smyrna	$220	38,360 SF	8.34%
Chamblee	$325	32,951 SF	8.90%
Decatur	$315	8,398 SF	7.71%

Industrial Property Market Metrics Near Atlanta

Industrial market data shows how cost per square foot and typical building size differ by submarket, supporting comparisons around deal scale and pricing alignment.

Nearby Industrial Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Atlanta	$182	49,101 SF	7.50%
Smyrna	$273	12,847 SF	6.50%
Chamblee	$262	53,829 SF	7.50%

Retail Property Market Metrics Near Atlanta

Retail pricing varies widely across nearby markets, making this comparison useful for identifying where cost per square foot and deal size diverge most.

Nearby Retail Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size
Atlanta	$445	8,768 SF
Smyrna	$631	6,752 SF
Austell	$396	5,857 SF
Chamblee	$464	11,993 SF
Decatur	$300	10,251 SF

Multifamily Property Market Metrics Near Atlanta

Multifamily metrics show how pricing and building size relate to observed cap rate ranges, helping investors evaluate income potential relative to entry cost.

Nearby Multifamily Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Atlanta	$232	15,588 SF	8.87%
Decatur	$251	104,304 SF	5.54%

How Investors Evaluate Commercial Real Estate Markets in Atlanta

Use these tools to move from market-level signals to deal-level math. Each calculator helps translate Atlanta pricing, rents, and building size into concrete metrics like value, income, and space requirements, so you can validate assumptions before spending time on individual listings.

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Atlanta pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Average Size
Atlanta	$343	27,042 SF
Mableton	$303	14,739 SF
Smyrna	$389	27,043 SF
East Point	$218	30,354 SF
Brookhaven	$514	24,589 SF

Multifamily For Sale In Atlanta

Multifamily listings shown here connect market pricing and cap rate patterns with income-producing opportunities currently available.

For Sale

The Belvedere

Atlanta, GA 30324

78,000 SF Multifamily
8.12% Cap Rate
$1,275,000

For Sale

The Leon on Ponce

Atlanta, GA 30308

87,830 SF Multifamily

For Sale

MidCity Lofts

Atlanta, GA 30308

188,760 SF Multifamily
$895,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Atlanta alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Atlanta or distributed across surrounding areas.

City	Population	# Households	Age	MedianHouseholdIncome	AvgHouseholdSize	RenterOccupiedHousingUnits	FiveYrPopGrowthPct
Atlanta	540,789	248,456	36	$77,337	2	149,777	4%
Mableton	42,213	15,514	39	$77,993	3	4,703	2%
Smyrna	59,177	25,905	38	$90,380	2	11,560	2%
East Point	38,755	15,995	37	$53,458	2	9,393	3%

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Atlanta

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Is Atlanta a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Atlanta offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Atlanta?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Atlanta. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Atlanta?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Atlanta. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Atlanta compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Atlanta. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Atlanta acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Atlanta, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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