Embry Hills

Atlanta, GA

Background Image

Embry Hills - Atlanta, GA

Area Guide

Share Guide

A tranquil suburb in northeastern Atlanta

Suburban Scenic Lush Convenient Peaceful

Nestled at the intersection of I-85 and I-285, Embry Hills is a peaceful community in unincorporated DeKalb County. Embry Hills touts a suburban feel, with plenty of tree-dense residential areas and convenient shopping centers.

Home to the Mercer University Atlanta Campus, Embry Hills is especially popular with university students, faculty, and staff. Embry Hills continues to draw all kinds of new residents with its tranquil atmosphere, relative affordability, and central locale.

Residents enjoy the community’s close proximity to the many diverse restaurants and shops strewn along Buford Highway, as well as its easy access to major employers in Perimeter Center, Buckhead, and North Druid Hills.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Embry Hills is $1,333 for one bedroom, $1,498 for two bedrooms, and $1,941 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Embry Hills has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 778 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,333/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,148 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,498/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,482 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,941/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Graves Park
  • Lucky Shoals Park
  • Best Friend Park
  • Forty Oaks Nature Preserve
  • Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

Top Apartments in Embry Hills

Property Management Companies

Search Nearby Rentals

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 2025.