LaFrance Square
250 Arizona Ave NE,
Atlanta, GA 30307
$1,099 - $2,674
Studio - 3 Beds
Area Guide
Lake Claire Atlanta, GA
A lakefront community with access to downtown
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Location
Lake Claire is an Atlanta neighborhood known for its leafy streets, strong sense of community, and easy access to some of the city’s most popular outdoor spaces and local destinations. Tucked between Candler Park, Decatur, and Little Five Points, Lake Claire offers renters a residential feel while keeping them close to restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and neighborhood events.
The area is especially known for the Lake Claire Community Land Trust, a long-running community green space with gardens, gathering areas, and a distinctly local character. Residents also benefit from nearby access to Freedom Park’s trails and green space, while MARTA rail service is available from nearby Edgewood/Candler Park and Inman Park/Reynoldstown stations, making it easier to reach other parts of Atlanta. For renters considering apartments in Lake Claire, the neighborhood can be a great fit for those who want historic charm, a quieter atmosphere, and convenient access to both outdoor amenities and intown destinations.
Explore the Neighborhood
The Lake Claire Community Land Trust also has a firepit and amphitheater.
Lake Claire shows some local artwork all over the community.
Lake Claire sits only about 5 miles east of Downtown Atlanta.
Moog Gallery is one of several local businesses along McLendon Ave in Lake Claire.
There are many food options at Festival on Ponce in Candler Park.
Asian Night Market occurs just outside the Lake Claire Neighborhood at Pullman Yards.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake Claire is $1,350 for one bedroom, and $1,278 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Claire has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
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1 BR
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750 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,350/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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531 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,278/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Lake Claire
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lake Claire - Atlanta, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Lake Claire - Atlanta, 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
70
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Lake Claire - Atlanta, GA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Lake Claire - Atlanta, GA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
Scores provided by
Reviews of Lake Claire - Atlanta, GA
Niche Reviews 
5 Reviews
Current Resident
6 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
Lake Claire is incredibly green- the sidewalks are lined with trees and there are numerous parks located around the neighborhood. I can walk down the street to get ice cream at Dr. Bombays or take my dog to the forest trails at the Frazier Center. All of the neighbors are friendly.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fernbank Museum of Natural History
- Freedom Park Bird and Butterfly Garden
- Fernbank Forest & Science Center
- South River Watershed Alliance
- Wylde Center and Oakhurst Community 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 June 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.