A recent survey of commercial real estate investors ranked Atlanta as a top 10 target among U.S. metros. The market held its spot at #4 among the most attractive markets for investment in CBRE’s 2025 U.S. Investor Intentions Survey.

CBRE’s Shea Campbell added, “The metro’s diversity of educational institutions and employment sectors have driven population growth in recent years, as well as a flurry of multifamily development that peaked in mid-2024. These factors have paved the way for sustained leasing velocity and rent growth, increasing investor confidence for the foreseeable future.”

Investors are strategically focusing on gateway markets offering discounts and high-growth Sun Belt markets like Atlanta, which continues to draw interest due to its growth potential. Other Sun Belt markets that ranked in the top 10 include Raleigh-Durham, Austin, and Phoenix. Dallas maintained its position as the top market for investment for the fourth consecutive year, with Miami ranking second.