Atlanta, GA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$330 Avg asking sale price
$603 Avg asking lease rate
47,003 SF Avg unit lease size
26,695 SF Avg building size for sale
7.32% Average cap rate

Atlanta's Demographic Profile

Atlanta has 248,456 households and a median income of $77,337, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +4% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 540,789
# Households 248,456
Median age 36
Median household income $77,337
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 149,777
5-year population change +4%

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Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Atlanta $332 24,816 SF 8.50%
Smyrna $207 15,484 SF 6.50%
Cumberland $153 20,044 SF 6.50%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Atlanta $407 12,063 SF
Vinings $450 2,753 SF
Mableton $361 5,372 SF
Smyrna $510 9,698 SF
Cumberland $898 11,701 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Atlanta $222 30,590 SF 18.62%
Druid Hills $241 13,340 SF 6.50%

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

REO Sale | Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter Suites

Atlanta, GA 30328

  • 139,127 SF Hospitality
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

1455 Lincoln

Atlanta, GA 30346

  • 186,846 SF Office Building
  • $18,650,000
For Sale

The Metropolitan #CU-2

Atlanta, GA 30303

  • 126,000 SF Multifamily
  • $1,499,999
For Sale

5855 Sandy Springs Cir NE

Atlanta, GA 30328

  • 27,726 SF Office Building
  • $649,000
For Sale

1577 Marietta Rd NW

Atlanta, GA 30318

  • 1 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $899,000
For Sale

True Deliverance Church

Atlanta, GA 30310

  • 10,000 SF Specialty
  • $1,200,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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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 $330 26,695 SF
Vinings $383 6,950 SF
Mableton $312 14,613 SF
Smyrna $370 17,705 SF
Cumberland $450 27,477 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Atlanta

For Sale

Brookwood Park Condominiums

Atlanta, GA 30309

  • 150,148 SF Multifamily
  • $41,000,000
For Sale

MidCity Lofts

Atlanta, GA 30308

  • 188,760 SF Multifamily
  • $795,000
For Sale

The Leon on Ponce

Atlanta, GA 30308

  • 87,830 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

Hotel Redevelopment Atlanta Downtown

Atlanta, GA 30308

  • 165,420 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

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 Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Atlanta 540,789 248,456 36 $77,337 2 149,777 4%
Vinings 14,452 8,270 38 $96,279 2 5,630 5%
Mableton 42,213 15,514 39 $77,993 3 4,703 2%
Smyrna 59,177 25,905 38 $90,380 2 11,560 2%
Cumberland 32,177 18,221 35 $84,492 2 14,586 3%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Atlanta, GA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

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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