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Chamblee, GA

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This fast-growing city is on the right track

Suburban Diverse Historic Culture

Located in DeKalb County, Chamblee combines historic charm with cultural diversity. This growing city northeast of Atlanta has seen its population expand to over 30,000 residents. Housing options range from mid-century ranch homes in established neighborhoods like Huntley Hills and Sexton Woods to contemporary lofts and townhomes in the downtown district. One-bedroom apartments currently average $1,627, with rates showing a 1.5% decrease over the past year.

Chamblee's downtown area maintains its railroad heritage while welcoming new development, including local breweries and an evolving food scene. The Buford Highway corridor features international markets and restaurants representing cuisines from around the world. The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, Georgia's second-busiest airport, serves as a major landmark. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Chamblee Rail Trail for walking and cycling, while Keswick Park offers additional recreational space. The Atlanta Chinatown Mall serves as a cultural destination, contributing to the area's international atmosphere.

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Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Chamblee, GA is $1,514 for a studio, $1,596 for one bedroom, $1,867 for two bedrooms, and $2,262 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chamblee has decreased by -3.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,596/month
792 Sq Ft
House
$3,206/month
1,725 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,766/month
919 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,939/month
1,898 Sq Ft
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Transportation

57

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

37

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

Huntley Hills Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

453 Students

Dresden Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

615 Students

Chamblee Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

975 Students

Henderson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,411 Students

Chamblee Charter High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,776 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Best Friend Park
  • Graves Park
  • Atlanta Audubon Society
  • Blue Heron Nature Preserve
  • Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve

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 November 2025.