Downtown Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

Centennial Olympic Park was built for the 1996 summer Olympics and covers 21 acres
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights was established in 2007
The High Museum of Art includes a permanent collection of more than 15,000 works of art

Downtown Atlanta - Atlanta, GA Area Guide

The heart of Atlanta is peachy

Walkable Mass Transit Artistic Festivals University

With its vibrant arts scene, top-rated restaurants, and endless destinations, Downtown Atlanta has much to offer. The iconic skyline houses some quirky neighborhoods, including Old Fourth Ward – famous for its murals – and Midtown, home of the High Museum of Art. Even the shopping is a unique experience, ranging from the historic underground to trendy boutiques and second-hand stores. Downtown Atlanta hosts a variety of festivals and events, including Dragon Con and Music Midtown.

Getting around the downtown area is fairly easy. Residents have access to the MARTA rail, the Atlanta Streetcar, a bike share program, and, of course, downtown is walkable. Downtown Atlanta is home to Georgia State University, a top-ranking research university and one of the state’s largest universities. Sports fans will appreciate having the State Farm Arena, home of the Atlanta Hawks and the Dream, and Mecedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United, in the neighborhood. Other destinations include Centennial Olympic Park, Woodruff Park, the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.

Explore the Neighborhood

Centennial Olympic Park was built for the 1996 summer Olympics and covers 21 acres

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights was established in 2007

The High Museum of Art includes a permanent collection of more than 15,000 works of art

The Mercedes Benz Stadium achieved LEED Platinum status with the highest score ever for a sports venue

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Atlanta is $1,439 for a studio, $1,598 for one bedroom, $2,078 for two bedrooms, and $2,495 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Atlanta has decreased by -2.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 572 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,439/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 758 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,598/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,133 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,078/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,304 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,495/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

70 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

70 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

70 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta
  • Georgia Aquarium
  • The Georgia Capitol Museum
  • Park Pride
  • Georgia Conservancy

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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.