East Point

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East Point, GA Area Guide

Atlanta suburb with plenty of its own personality.

Commuter Suburb Affordable MARTA Public Transportation Biking

Situated just inside the perimeter on the southwest corner of Atlanta, East Point is a small city ideally positioned for commuters. Virtually anywhere else in the Atlanta area is easily accessible by car or MARTA service, both bus and rail. The area along Main Street near the MARTA station is a bustling hub of restaurants, nightlife, and arts venues. East Point is also home to the Dick Lane Velodrome, a unique bicycling racetrack offering classes for all ages in addition to competitions. Rent is fairly inexpensive, with many houses and apartments available for under $700 per month.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in East Point, GA is $979 for a studio, $1,090 for one bedroom, $1,254 for two bedrooms, and $1,419 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Point has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,090/month
735 Sq Ft
House
$2,135/month
1,456 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,782/month
1,269 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

46 / 100

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

Some Transit

48 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

37 / 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

Paul D. West Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Woodland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Fulton Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Fulton Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Tri-Cities High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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Houses for Rent in East Point

Property Management Companies in East Point, GA

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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.