The Lamar Lofts
562 Cherry St,
Macon-Bibb, GA 31201
$1,299 - $1,499
1-2 Beds
Area Guide
Downtown Macon Macon-Bibb, GA
The heart and soul in the Heart of Georgia
University
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Walkable
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Bike-Friendly
Downtown Macon is probably best known as the home of Mercer University. But there's much more to this historic, Southern gem than that -- Downtown Macon is home to a variety of unique museums, several Antebellum Homes, and the state's oldest church. Macon, nicknamed "The Heart of Georgia" because of its central location, began with Fort Benjamin Hawkins in 1809. Some of the historic homes include the impressive Hay House, built in 1855. The Italian Renaissance Revival mansion is open for tours as well as a popular location for weddings. The Cannonball House and Museum, built in 1853, is the only house in Macon to be hit by a cannonball during the Civil War. Located along the Ocmulgee River, Downtown Macon is as picturesque as it is historic. It is also a college town, so you'll discover a variety of funky shops, art galleries, coffee shops, and restaurants. Downtown Macon offers a variety of events, including the Mulberry Street Market, the Central Georgia Greek Festival, and Macon's International Cherry Blossom Festival. The Cherry Blossom festival, held in March, celebrates the city's more than 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees -- more than any other city in the world, including Washington DC.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Macon is $1,175 for a studio, $1,241 for one bedroom, $1,504 for two bedrooms, and $1,703 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Macon has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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553 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,175/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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696 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,241/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,129 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,504/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,413 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,703/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Downtown Macon
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Macon - Macon-Bibb, GA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Downtown Macon - Macon-Bibb, GA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Macon - Macon-Bibb, GA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Georgia Children's Museum
- Ocmulgee National Monument
- Museum of Arts and Sciences - Macon
- Waddell Barnes Botanical Gardens
Military Bases
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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 June 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.