Apartments for Rent in South Downtown Atlanta
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2 Months Free|STUDIO$1,465+1 BED$1,685+2 BEDS$2,457+
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Good Value1 BED$1,170+2 BEDS$1,450+City Plaza
133 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$2,500Base Rent$2,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,500170 Piedmont Ave SE
170 Piedmont Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30303 -
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$2,5001345 Parc Bench Rd
1345 Parc Bench Rd, Atlanta, GA 30316
Atlanta at a Glance
South Downtown Atlanta stretches south from the central business district along the I-75 and I-85 corridors, bordered by Summerhill, Mechanicsville, and Peoplestown. Once defined by industrial and warehouse uses, the area has gradually shifted into a transitional residential zone with converted loft buildings, newer apartment communities, and older housing stock that still carries some of its original character.
Georgia State University is nearby, and many students choose this neighborhood to call home. Residents are also within walking distance of major employment centers, State Farm Arena, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and the Five Points transit hub.
Rental prices here generally reflect the neighborhood's central location without reaching the premium levels of the core business district. Studios average around $1,500 per month, one-bedroom apartments run close to $1,625, and two-bedrooms come in near $1,925. The housing mix spans older renovated properties and newer developments, giving renters a solid range of styles and price points to consider.
South Downtown Atlanta is a practical choice for renters who want downtown access and a short commute without overpaying for it. The neighborhood is still evolving, with ongoing development pushing southward, so the area looks a bit different with each passing year.
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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