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Carrollton, GA Area Guide

A timeless college town with Atlanta at arm’s reach

College Interstate Dining Affordable

Carrollton is a mid-sized town just off of Interstate 20, roughly fifty miles west of Atlanta and fifteen miles east of the Alabama state line. The community is best known as the home of the University of West Georgia, which serves around 13,000 students and employs hundreds of locals as faculty and staff members.

The Downtown area surrounding Adamson Square is packed with unique cafes, bars, and specialty shops, creating a popular hangout for locals with something for every taste, from concerts at the AMP Amphitheatre to casual drinks at City Tavern. Carrollton’s rental market features an abundance of highly affordable apartments, houses, and condos, with options suitable for any budget, taste, or lifestyle.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Carrollton, GA is $895 for a studio, $997 for one bedroom, $1,207 for two bedrooms, and $1,334 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carrollton has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$997/month
624 Sq Ft
House
$1,740/month
1,313 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

34 / 100

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

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

32 / 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

Central Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Carrollton Jr. High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Mt. Zion Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Mt. Zion High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Carrollton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • University of West Georgia Observatory
  • John Tanner State Park

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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.