Cortland on Ponce
220 Ponce de Leon Plz,
Decatur, GA 30030
$1,678 - $12,027 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Great Lakes
Decatur, GA
Great Lakes - Decatur, GA Area Guide
A suburban retreat right outside of Downtown Decatur
Great Schools
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Family-Friendly
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Urban
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Wooded
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Accessible
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Situated just outside of Downtown Decatur, Great Lakes is a thriving neighborhood with a family-friendly atmosphere. Excellent public and private schools are available in Decatur and around the area. Between the walkable, tree-lined streets and safe neighborhoods, families are flocking to Decatur to put down roots. Great Lakes sits along Scott Boulevard, turning into Ponce de Leon Avenue, which leads all the way into Downtown Atlanta near the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Decatur’s Great Lakes sits just a few miles from Emory University, Glenlake Park, and various shopping centers. This neighborhood features modern apartment complexes and cozy single-family homes, so there’s something for everyone. Residents of Great Lakes get to enjoy the peaceful nature of their suburban streets while living within walking distance of Downtown Decatur. This lively commercial district features top-notch restaurants and bars, specialty shops, live music venues, and historic centers.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Great Lakes is $1,636 for one bedroom, and $1,321 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Great Lakes has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
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1 BR
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749 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,636/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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920 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,321/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Great Lakes - Decatur, GA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Great Lakes - Decatur, GA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Great Lakes - Decatur, GA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Great Lakes - Decatur, GA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- South River Watershed Alliance
- Fernbank Forest & Science Center
- Bradley Observatory
- Wylde Center and Oakhurst Community Garden
- Glenn Creek Nature Preserve
Transit / Subway
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.