Canton

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Canton, GA

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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.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Canton, GA is $1,337 for a studio, $1,398 for one bedroom, $1,602 for two bedrooms, and $2,099 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Canton has decreased by -6.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,398/month
804 Sq Ft
House
$2,494/month
2,113 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,054/month
1,756 Sq Ft
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Transportation

27

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

16

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

745 Students

Avery Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,128 Students

J. Knox Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

886 Students

Liberty Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

986 Students

Hickory Flat Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

910 Students

Teasley Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,606 Students

Creekland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,511 Students

Rusk Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,473 Students

Freedom Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

922 Students

Creekview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,126 Students

Sequoyah High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,083 Students

Cherokee High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,937 Students

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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 November 2025.