Canton

Canton is a hilly area, and many subdivisions offer homes of varied types.
The Historic Canton Theatre has been a shining star for entertainment in the Canton community.
Head out to Etowah River Park in Canton for some relaxation or exercise.
Head out to Etowah River Park in Canton for some relaxation or exercise.
Some additional retail and dining locations are just a few minutes from downtown Canton.

Canton, GA Area Guide

A historic mill town now a thriving metro-Atlanta suburb

Great Schools Historic Family-Friendly Great Location River

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Canton combines small-town atmosphere with convenient amenities. The historic downtown features the restored Canton Theatre, surrounded by locally-owned shops and restaurants. Heritage Park offers 30 acres of walking trails and bike paths along the Etowah River Greenway, while the Cherokee County YMCA provides fitness facilities for residents. Current rental rates show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,414 and two-bedroom units at $1,694.

Canton's history includes its early days as a textile manufacturing center, particularly known for "Canton Denim." Today, the city offers various housing options throughout its neighborhoods, including the downtown district and areas near the Bluffs Technology Park. Chattahoochee Technical College maintains a campus in Canton, and the Cherokee County Airport serves the business community. The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir provides opportunities for outdoor recreation and waterfront activities. Located 40 miles north of Atlanta via Interstate 575, Canton allows easy access to big-city amenities while maintaining its distinct community character.

Explore the City

Head out to Etowah River Park in Canton for some relaxation or exercise.

Head out to Etowah River Park in Canton for some relaxation or exercise.

Some additional retail and dining locations are just a few minutes from downtown Canton.

Some additional retail and dining locations are just a few minutes from downtown Canton.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Canton, GA is $1,476 for a studio, $1,409 for one bedroom, $1,676 for two bedrooms, and $2,078 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Canton has decreased by -4.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,409/month
799 Sq Ft
House
$2,602/month
2,091 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Canton, GA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

27 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

16 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Macedonia Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Avery Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

J. Knox Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Liberty Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Creekland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Freedom Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Rusk Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Teasley Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Cherokee Charter Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Creekview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Sequoyah High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Cherokee High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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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.