Apartments for Rent in Sweet Auburn
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Price Drop. $565 Off|STUDIO$1,367+1 BED$1,435+2 BEDS$1,808+
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Rent Special|STUDIO$1,473+1 BED$1,662+2 BEDS$2,132+
Platform Grant Park
290 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
2 Months FreeTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$1,648+2 BEDS$1,992+3 BEDS$2,619+Base Rent$1,525 - $2,537Required Monthly Fees$123Total Monthly Price$1,648 - $2,660
Cortland Old Fourth Ward
49 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
Price Drop. $277 Off|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$1,405+1 BED$1,702+2 BEDS$2,083+3 BEDS$3,187+Base Rent$1,340 - $3,268Required Monthly Fees$65Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,405 - $3,333
Broadstone 2Thirty
230 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
Price Drop. $368 Off|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$1,331+1 BED$1,693+2 BEDS$1,788+Base Rent$1,170 - $2,833Required Monthly Fees$161Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,331 - $2,994
Pencil Factory Flats
349 Decatur St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
Good Value|1 BED$1,253+2 BEDS$1,573+3 BEDS$2,095+
Ashley Auburn Pointe
357 Auburn Pointe Dr, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
Good Value|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$1,365+1 BED$1,465+2 BEDS$1,765+Base Rent$1,295 - $2,150Required Monthly Fees$70 - $120Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,365 - $2,270
Marchon
Grant St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
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Exceptional Value|1 BED$1,373+2 BEDS$1,594+
The Atlantic North Highland
433 Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
Good ValueSTUDIO$1,364+1 BED$1,462+2 BEDS$1,722+3 BEDS$1,952+Thrive Sweet Auburn
302 Decatur St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
STUDIO$1,056+1 BED$1,145+2 BEDS$1,070+3 BEDS$1,193+Henderson Place
514 Irwin St, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
1 BED$1,500+2 BEDS$1,542+3 BEDS$1,782+
Front Porch
348-376 NE Auburn Ave, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,540
349 Decatur St. SE Unit 1309
349 Decatur St. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,750
349 Decatur St. SE Unit 3206
349 Decatur St. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,000
349 Decatur St. SE Unit 3322
349 Decatur St. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,650Base Rent$2,650Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,65094 Lucy St SE Unit B
94 Lucy St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,650Base Rent$1,650Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,65088 Lucy St SE Unit 88 Lucy St SE - D Atlanta, GA 30312
88 Lucy St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,70020 Hilliard St NE
20 Hilliard St NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,65094 Lucy St SE
94 Lucy St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,664230 M.L.K. Jr Dr SE Unit A1
230 M.L.K. Jr Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,278230 M.L.K. Jr Dr SE Unit B1
230 M.L.K. Jr Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$3,191
230 M.L.K. Jr Dr SE Unit C1A
230 M.L.K. Jr Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,750
36 Daniel St SE Unit 7
36 Daniel St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,250
74 Boulevard SE
74 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,100480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE Unit 432
480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,65088 Lucy St SE Unit D
88 Lucy St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,500240 Boulevard SE
240 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,100
480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE
480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,750
36 Daniel St SE
36 Daniel St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 -
1 BED$2,050Mattress Factory Lofts
300 SE Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Atlanta, GA 30312
Atlanta at a Glance
Sweet Auburn holds a distinctive place in Atlanta's story as the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The neighborhood runs east from downtown Atlanta along Auburn Avenue, sitting between the Downtown and Old Fourth Ward areas. Historic preservation efforts have kept many original buildings and landmarks intact, while newer apartment communities and mixed-use developments have added modern options to the housing mix.
The area is home to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and the APEX Museum, all of which contribute to its deep cultural and educational significance. Renters will find a range of housing options, from historic renovations to contemporary construction. Studios average around $1,500 per month, one-bedroom apartments typically rent for about $1,625, two-bedroom units generally run near $1,925, and three-bedroom options average approximately $2,245.
Sweet Auburn appeals to renters who want to be close to Atlanta's civil rights heritage and downtown employment centers without sacrificing modern conveniences. Ongoing redevelopment means the neighborhood continues to grow while staying grounded in its history, making it a solid choice for renters looking for value and character in one of Atlanta's most storied communities.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Atlanta
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Hammond Park 212 Sq Ft $348/mo
- Browns Mill Park 478 Sq Ft $571/mo
- Perkerson 452 Sq Ft $812/mo
- Carver Hills 509 Sq Ft $980/mo
- Carver Hills 509 Sq Ft $980/mo
- Gresham Park 725 Sq Ft $983/mo
- Midwest Cascade 774 Sq Ft $1,024/mo
- Midwest Cascade 774 Sq Ft $1,024/mo
- Vine City 1,297 Sq Ft $1,026/mo
- Oakland City 943 Sq Ft $1,026/mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Atlanta $1,906/mo
- Decatur $1,780/mo
- East Point $348/mo
- Smyrna $1,767/mo
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