Cartersville

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Retail and Restaurants in downtown
Retail and Restaurants in downtown
Retail and Restaurants in downtown
Retail and Restaurants in downtown

Cartersville, GA Area Guide

A charming suburb west of Lake Allatoona

Lakeside Suburban Affordable Small Business Hiking

Adjacent to Lake Allatoona, Cartersville is centered in a great location near amenities, local establishments, and lakefront living. Cartersville is located within the northwest edge of the Atlanta metro area, and is known for its welcoming community, safe suburban streets, and affordable rentals. You’ll find locals hiking along Pine Mountain Trail, exploring the Booth Western Art Museum, enjoying the Tellus Science Museum, or visiting the Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site. Great schools, community parks, and charming suburban neighborhoods await in Cartersville. Although there are many residential neighborhoods in the city, Cartersville’s downtown district offers an array of local restaurants, shops, and museums as well.

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Retail and Restaurants in downtown

Retail and Restaurants in downtown

Retail and Restaurants in downtown

Savoy Auto Musuem

Savoy Auto Musuem

Retail and Restaurants in downtown

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Cartersville, GA is $1,153 for a studio, $1,317 for one bedroom, $1,520 for two bedrooms, and $1,934 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cartersville has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,317/month
781 Sq Ft
House
$2,859/month
1,548 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,653/month
1,379 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

28 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

26 / 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

Cloverleaf Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Cartersville Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Clear Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Cass Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Cartersville Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Woodland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Cartersville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site
  • Tellus Northwest Georgia Science Museum
  • Red Top Mountain State Park
  • Pettit Environmental Preserve

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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.