The Kirkwood Apartments at Edgewood
71 Howard St SE,
Atlanta, GA 30317
$1,621 - $2,621
1-2 Beds
Kirkwood
Atlanta, GA
Kirkwood - Atlanta, GA
Area Guide
Experience Atlanta’s historic east side
Historic
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Charming
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Close-Knit
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Diverse
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Convenient
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Located about four miles east of Downtown Atlanta, Kirkwood is a historic neighborhood between Edgewood and Oakhurst. Kirkwood offers residents a strong sense of community fostered by special events like the Spring Fling, Wine Stroll, and Battle Atlanta.
Kirkwood contains an array of excellent restaurants, independent boutiques, and specialty stores to explore. While Kirkwood exudes a laidback vibe, it is also convenient to nightlife offerings in nearby Edgewood, Little Five Points, and East Atlanta Village. Getting around from Kirkwood is easy with access to MARTA’s Blue line, I-20, and Memorial Drive.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Kirkwood is $1,387 for a studio, $1,620 for one bedroom, $1,816 for two bedrooms, and $2,015 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kirkwood has decreased by -6.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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528 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,387/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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783 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,620/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,023 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,816/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,100 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,015/month
Average Rent
Transportation
72
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
38
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
60
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fernbank Museum of Natural History
- Fernbank Forest & Science Center
- Wylde Center and Oakhurst Community Garden
- South River Watershed Alliance
- Freedom Park Bird and Butterfly Garden
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 November 2025.