Druid Hills

Atlanta, GA

Impressive roundabout with Emory University in the background.
photo of Wa-Ga-Ya on N Decatur Rd
Springdale Park, a segment of Olmstead Liner Park, lies along the northern end of Candler Park.
A couple grabs lunch at Dave's Cosmic Subs in the Emory Village area of Druid Hills.
Druid Hills is home to the Druid Hills Country Club, one of the top courses in the area.

Druid Hills - Atlanta, GA Area Guide

Druid Hills houses valuable Atlanta history and some of the city’s most iconic homes

Upscale Luxury Historic University Public Transportation Restaurants Entertainment

Developed with the help of some of Atlanta’s wealthiest families, Druid Hills has become one of the most famous neighborhoods in Atlanta thanks to its impressive homes. The neighborhood was home to nearly all members of the Candler family (of Coca-Cola fame) at one time, making it a popular locale for Atlanta’s elite.

Druid Hills isn’t all imposing luxuriousness. The area is centered on Emory University, whose large student population brings an energetic feel to the stately neighborhood. There are plenty of apartment communities housing students and professionals alike, all just a short distance from the charming restaurants, shops, and venues on campus.

Other popular areas like Virginia-Highlands and Little Five Points are just a short drive away. If you don’t have a car, however, there’s MARTA service to and from the Emory area.

Explore the Neighborhood

Springdale Park, a segment of Olmstead Liner Park, lies along the northern end of Candler Park.

A couple grabs lunch at Dave's Cosmic Subs in the Emory Village area of Druid Hills.

Druid Hills is home to the Druid Hills Country Club, one of the top courses in the area.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Druid Hills is $1,462 for a studio, $1,870 for one bedroom, $2,594 for two bedrooms, and $3,218 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Druid Hills has increased by 7.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 543 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,462/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 792 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,870/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,238 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,594/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,901 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,218/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

30 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

20 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fernbank Forest & Science Center
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History
  • Freedom Park Bird and Butterfly Garden
  • South River Watershed Alliance
  • Bradley Observatory

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.