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Locust Grove, GA Area Guide

Savor historic charm and modern convenience in Henry County

Historic Convenient Scenic Growing Welcoming Close-Knit

Located about 36 miles south of Atlanta, Locust Grove is a growing community brimming with historic charm. Formerly a railroad distribution center, Locust Grove touts remnants of its past throughout the community. Locust Grove’s vintage character is particularly evident in its vibrant downtown area, where a slew of restaurants, salons, and specialty stores are housed in rows of well-preserved buildings along Georgia Highway 42.

Residents enjoy a wide variety of affordable houses and apartments available for rent in Locust Grove’s quiet neighborhoods. Renting in Locust Grove means joining a close-knit community brought together for an array of annual events as well as a shared love of history and the outdoors. The community delights in the exceptional shopping options at Tanger Outlets Locust Grove, and the great recreational opportunities at the Cubihatcha Outdoor Center, Tanger Station Park, and Warren Holder Park. Interstate 75 cuts directly through the city, connecting Locust Grove to Atlanta, Macon, and beyond.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Locust Grove, GA is $1,353 for a studio, $1,381 for one bedroom, $1,707 for two bedrooms, and $2,083 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Locust Grove has decreased by -9.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,381/month
917 Sq Ft
House
$2,285/month
2,312 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Locust Grove, GA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

22 / 100

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

Somewhat Bikeable

25 / 100

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.

Schools

New Hope Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Luella Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Unity Grove Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Bethlehem Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Locust Grove Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Luella Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Luella High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Locust Grove High

Public

Grades 9-12

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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.