College Park

Residents can pay for an experience to drive a Porsche around the track.
Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar in College Park is a great place to have a drink or eats.
East Point has craftsman style homes that have
Paper Plane boasts outdoor seating for dining in perfect sunny weather.
Visit New East Point City Hall in College Park.

College Park, GA Area Guide

A frequent flyer’s paradise near downtown Atlanta

Public Transit Airport Restaurants Community Convenient Accessible Affordable

College Park, Georgia is a premier location for commuters, travelers, and frequent flyers. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is partially located in the city’s boundaries, and being so close to the airport, residents have convenient access to major highways like I-85 and I-285. College Park is just eight miles south of downtown Atlanta and all of its major attractions and provides MARTA stations around town.

Located in College Park, the Georgia International Convention Center is the second largest convention center in the state and is Atlanta’s best place for meetings and events just two minutes from the airport. Try out College Park’s local restaurants like the Manchester Arms, a quaint British-style pub in a historic brick home, or Cozumel Cantina, a quaint spot with Mexican staples and margaritas. Rent is affordable in College Park, so find your apartment or condo in the area, and enjoy the convenience of living near Georgia’s premier airport near downtown Atlanta.

Explore the City

Visit New East Point City Hall in College Park.

Paper Plane boasts outdoor seating for dining in perfect sunny weather.

Visitors to the Porsche headquarters can view the track from the balcony with covered seating.

Residents in College Park have the convenience to travel by train or bus via the Marta system.

Union City's Backstage Atlanta live music, dancing, dining, and comedy acts.

East Point's College Park Golf Course has driving ranges and early morning tee times.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in College Park, GA is $800 for a studio, $1,024 for one bedroom, $1,271 for two bedrooms, and $1,565 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in College Park has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,024/month
750 Sq Ft
House
$2,081/month
1,601 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,306/month
873 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,658/month
1,160 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in College Park, GA

Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

33 / 100

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

Minimal Transit

2 / 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

Lee Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

The Main Street Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Bethune Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Nolan Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

The Main Street Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Mcnair Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

North Clayton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Banneker High School

Public

Grades 9-12

North Clayton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Skyview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
  • West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA)
  • Atlanta BeltLine Southwest Connector Spur Trail
  • Park Pride
  • Zoo Atlanta

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

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 February 2026.