East Point

East Point has quick access to I-285 and I-20.
I-20 Access connects East Point to Atlanta.
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East Point, GA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,087

Population

38,755

Renter Mix

59% Rent

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.

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Demographics

Median Household Income

$53,458

Average: $71,068

Education

11,470

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

19,974

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

37 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

15%

Housing Distribution

East Point has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
59%
Non-Renters
41%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in East Point, GA is $990 for a studio, $1,084 for one bedroom, $1,272 for two bedrooms, and $1,421 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Point has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,084/month
735 Sq Ft
House
$2,073/month
1,397 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,387/month
909 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,839/month
1,281 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Resurgence Hall Charter School

Public

Grades K-5

403 Students

Parklane Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

320 Students

Brookview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

416 Students

Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

538 Students

Mount Olive Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

472 Students

Paul D. West Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

803 Students

Woodland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

799 Students

Fulton Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

227 Students

Rise Prep School

Public

Grades 6-8

316 Students

Fulton Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

227 Students

Tri-Cities High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,483 Students

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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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.