Apartments for Rent in Mechanicsville
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Rent Special|1 BED$949+2 BEDS$1,075+3 BEDS$1,199+
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Exceptional Value2 BEDS$1,229+3 BEDS$1,099+4 BEDS$999+
Yugo Atlanta Summerhill
521 Hank Aaron Dr, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
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Good Value1 BED$1,006+2 BEDS$1,095+3 BEDS$1,226+
Heritage Station Family Apartments
765 SW McDaniel St, Atlanta, GA 30310 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,350
457 Formwalt St SW Unit B-1
457 Formwalt St SW, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,899Base Rent$1,899Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,899502 Pryor St SW
502 Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,350502 Pryor St SW Unit 317
502 Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA 30309 -
4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$2,395242 Dodd Ave SW
242 Dodd Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$900
574 Cooper St SW
574 Cooper St SW, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,300
698 Garibaldi St SW
698 Garibaldi St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 -
5 BEDS, 3 BATHS$4,000250 Hendrix Ave SW
250 Hendrix Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$950420 Rawson St SW Unit 3
420 Rawson St SW, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,100
360 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW Unit B
360 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS$3,600
726 Windsor St SW
726 Windsor St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 -
2 BEDS$758
GE Tower by Cortland
490 SW Glenn St, Atlanta, GA 30312
Atlanta at a Glance
Mechanicsville extends south of downtown Atlanta, bordered by Memorial Drive and Interstate 20. The neighborhood traces its roots to the late 19th century, when it grew as a working-class community near the city's industrial core. Today, it offers a residential mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and newer apartment communities that have come online through ongoing redevelopment.
For renters who work or study downtown, Mechanicsville is a practical choice. Several employment centers and educational institutions are within walking distance, and major transportation routes make getting around straightforward. Compared to adjacent areas like Downtown and Midtown, rental prices here are notably more accessible. Studio apartments average around $1,500 per month, one-bedroom units run close to $1,600, two-bedroom apartments typically come in just under $2,000, and three-bedroom options average around $2,200.
The neighborhood has attracted developer interest in recent years, with new construction and renovation projects gradually reshaping parts of the community. For renters who want reasonable access to the city center without stretching their budget, Mechanicsville offers a grounded option in a part of Atlanta that continues to evolve.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Atlanta
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Mechanicsville 962 Sq Ft $1,036/mo
- Cascade Heights 776 Sq Ft $1,053/mo
- Campbellton Road 783 Sq Ft $1,062/mo
- Sylvan Hills 851 Sq Ft $1,133/mo
- West End 798 Sq Ft $1,141/mo
- Gresham Park 741 Sq Ft $1,142/mo
- West Atlanta 813 Sq Ft $1,158/mo
- Southwest Atlanta 729 Sq Ft $1,159/mo
- Greenbriar 761 Sq Ft $1,163/mo
- Dixie Hills 779 Sq Ft $1,185/mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Atlanta $1,923/mo
- Hapeville $635/mo
- Decatur $1,791/mo
- Avondale Estates $2,500/mo
- Smyrna $1,619/mo
- College Park $820/mo
- Riverdale $480/mo
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