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Douglasville, GA

Area Guide

Atlanta suburb brings old charm and new growth from the film industry

Suburban Welcoming Diverse Historic Quaint Affordable

Located 20 miles west of Atlanta, Douglasville combines suburban living with historic charm. The downtown district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, showcases Romanesque, Italianate, and Queen Anne architecture alongside local shops and restaurants. Housing options include apartment communities near Arbor Place Mall and residential properties throughout established neighborhoods. Current market data shows average rents of $1,271 for one-bedroom units. The rental market reflects varying trends, with one and two-bedroom units seeing decreases of 7.2% and 3.9% respectively over the past year, while three and four-bedroom homes show modest increases.

Douglasville's Hunter Park features an 18-hole disc golf course and athletic facilities. Sweetwater Creek State Park, 7 miles east of downtown, offers 9 miles of hiking trails and a 215-acre lake for fishing and canoeing. O'Neal Plaza hosts community festivals throughout the year, while the Douglas County Cultural Arts Center provides arts education and events. The historic downtown district has attracted film productions, serving as a filming location for "Stranger Things" and "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay."

Explore the City

Large homes line neighborhoods in Douglasville.

Hunter Park offers residents several outdoor activities.

Grab a bite to eat at the restaurants in O'Neal Plaza.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Douglasville, GA is $947 for a studio, $1,406 for one bedroom, $1,772 for two bedrooms, and $1,986 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Douglasville has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,406/month
758 Sq Ft
House
$1,957/month
1,864 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,060/month
1,439 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Douglasville, GA is 8.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Douglasville is 17.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $947 - $1,986. You can expect to pay 4.9% less for groceries, 0.1% more for utilities, and 3.6% less for transportation.

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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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

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Minimal Transit

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

25

Somewhat Bikeable

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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

New Manchester Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

848 Students

South Douglas Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

520 Students

Holly Springs Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

567 Students

Arbor Station Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

559 Students

North Douglas Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

506 Students

Chapel Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,098 Students

Fairplay Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

537 Students

Irma C. Austin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

792 Students

Chestnut Log Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

726 Students

Stewart Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

554 Students

Alexander High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,823 Students

Chapel Hill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,609 Students

Douglas County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,969 Students

South Paulding High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,911 Students

New Manchester High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,894 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sweetwater Creek State Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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Living in Douglasville

Restaurants

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Fine dining opportunities abound in Douglasville, Georgia. The area surrounding Arbor Place Mall has a wide variety of restaurants. There is a restaurant available for every mood, from family friendly dining at Golden Corral to classy Italian Cuisine at Sam & Rosco’s. If you like your dining experience spicy, try Gumbeaux's Cajun Restaurant in O’Neal Plaza, but be sure to come early if you don’t want to wait for a table because this place is legendary, and always fills up fast! For dinner and a show, try Daruma Japanese Steakhouse. Their hibachi chefs will amaze you with their skill and delight you with the wonderful food!

Transportation

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Douglasville does not have its own bus service but there are several options for those that want to commute without having to drive themselves. There is a carpool matching service available through Douglas County Rideshare that pairs commuters based on their location and destination. The county also operates a vanpool service that departs from central Douglas County locations and transports to several Atlanta work locations for a small fee. This service is available Monday through Friday, mornings and evenings.

If you do drive to commute you will find that the drive to and from Atlanta is typically 45 minutes to an hour during rush hour and only 20 to 30 minutes during non-peak driving times. For those working in the Fulton Industrial area, back roads can easily change a 40 minute commute into an easy 15 minute ride.

Parks

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One of the main attractions available in the Douglasville area is the amusement park Six Flags Over Georgia. Only a fifteen minute drive from Douglasville, Six Flags Over Georgia has roller coasters that any adrenalin rush, thrill seeking, roller coaster junkie will love. Don't worry, there are many other rides for the kids and the “not so adventurous” family members to enjoy, too. There are show, games, great food and special events and concerts that all keep this park top on the list of places to be. Six flags Over Georgia's Hurricane Harbor is a great way to keep cool during the hottest of Georgia summers.

With world class facilities and over 1,100 acres, Fox Hall Resort and Sporting Club offers a little bit of everything from archery, ATV trails, sport shooting and water sports. They also have a full service special event venue that is perfect for corporate events, and the most beautiful wedding venue ever seen. If equestrian sports are what you enjoy, check out Chattahoochee Hills at Bouckaert Farm. This 8,000 acre equestrian facility hosts some of the top eventing shows in the country, along with clinics, training and cross country schooling.

Shopping

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If you can’t find what you are looking for in Douglasville, Georgia, it simply may not exist! Arbor Place Mall is a great place to shop, eat or catch the latest movie. All of the national chain stores, such as Macy’s, JC Penny, Sears, Belk and Dillard’s, are here for your shopping pleasure. In addition, there is a Regal Cinema that boasts eighteen screens and an IMAX theater, so you can watch the latest movie release in style and comfort. If mall shopping is not what you enjoy, there are many other options close to home. Specialty shops on the square at O’Neal Plaza and shopping centers with all your favorite stores are easily accessible.

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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.