Apartments for Rent in South Downtown Atlanta
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Good ValueSTUDIO$1,825+1 BED$1,875+2 BEDS$2,525+
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Rent Special|STUDIO$1,512+1 BED$1,707+2 BEDS$2,302+
Lofts at Centennial Yards
125 Ted Turner Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 -
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Exceptional Value1 BED$1,170+2 BEDS$1,450+City Plaza
133 Trinity Ave SW, 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
- Campbellton Road 780 Sq Ft $1,042/mo
- Cascade Heights 774 Sq Ft $1,050/mo
- Vine City 1,117 Sq Ft $1,077/mo
- Gresham Park 742 Sq Ft $1,082/mo
- Mechanicsville 1,061 Sq Ft $1,131/mo
- Oakland City 807 Sq Ft $1,138/mo
- Greenbriar 734 Sq Ft $1,149/mo
- Southwest Atlanta 732 Sq Ft $1,172/mo
- Aerotropolis 739 Sq Ft $1,187/mo
- Sylvan Hills 872 Sq Ft $1,196/mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Atlanta $1,925/mo
- Hapeville $695/mo
- Decatur $1,861/mo
- Smyrna $1,701/mo
- College Park $887/mo
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