Candler Park

Atlanta, GA

The Candler Park neighborhood's namesake park sits at the center of the area.
The Little 5 Points district is a well-known retail area in Candler Park.
Aerial view of Candler Park.
Freedom Park Trail in Candler Park has lots of art installations.
Variety Playhouse in Little Five Points offers a great location to see a show in Candler Park.

Candler Park - Atlanta, GA Area Guide

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Charming Park-Like Historic Public Transportation Outdoors

Candler Park consistently ranks as one of the best neighborhoods in Atlanta. With an overall peaceful atmosphere punctuated by a bustling street full of restaurants and unique stores, it’s no wonder living in this charming neighborhood is a common Atlantan aspiration.

Situated just across Moreland Ave. from Little Five Points, Candler Park stretches along Dekalb Ave towards Lake Claire, and is characterized by its very own historic district and towering trees. Joggers, kids, and four-legged friends of all types can take advantage of the trails and playground in the area’s namesake park. The rest of Candler Park’s trees surround incredible homes and quaint apartment complexes, so every renter can enjoy the vibrant surroundings.

Hit McLendon Ave. for neighborhood staples like the Flying Biscuit Café and Candler Park Market. There’s also service to the neighborhood via the Edgewood-Candler Park MARTA stop.

Explore the Neighborhood

Aerial view of Candler Park.

Freedom Park Trail in Candler Park has lots of art installations.

Variety Playhouse in Little Five Points offers a great location to see a show in Candler Park.

Independent shops line the Little Five Points district in Candler Park.

Junkman's Daughter Shop is a unique location in Candler Park.

The Vortex Bar and Grill is a very unique spot to grab a bite to eat in Candler Park.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Candler Park is $1,220 for a studio, $1,128 for one bedroom, and $1,520 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Candler Park has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 600 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,220/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 537 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,128/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 850 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,520/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

80 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Reviews of Candler Park - Atlanta, GA

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9 years and 10 months agoNiche Review

I've wanted to live in this neighborhood for a while. One street over and there are many bustling business, but our street is quiet and friendly. The only things I'd change would be my landlord being more engaged about the condition of the house or live in CA.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Freedom Park Bird and Butterfly Garden
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History
  • Trees Atlanta TreeHouse
  • Fernbank Forest & Science Center
  • Trees Atlanta

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.