Mcdonough

Highway I-75 will take you south to Macon or north to Atlanta.
Lake Spivey was created by a local resident dentist and his wife in 1957
Overview of community in Lake Spivey
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Heritage Park in the McDonough neighborhood.

McDonough, GA Area Guide

Atlanta's favorite suburb.

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Located 28 miles southeast of Atlanta, McDonough, Georgia combines historic charm with contemporary living. The city's heart is its traditional town square, where the historic Henry County Courthouse stands among local shops and restaurants. From the square, neighborhoods extend outward, offering various rental options including townhomes and single-family homes. Residents enjoy easy access to Interstate 75 and numerous parks throughout the community.

The downtown district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, preserves McDonough's architectural heritage dating to 1823. The annual Geranium Festival celebrates the city's nickname with local art, music, and community activities. McDonough provides residents with multiple shopping centers, parks, and recreational facilities. Several educational institutions maintain nearby campuses, and the area has served as a filming location for various productions. As McDonough grows, it maintains its small-town atmosphere while offering convenient access to metropolitan amenities.

Explore the City

Overview of community in Lake Spivey

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Heritage Park in the McDonough neighborhood.

Henry County is a 35 minute drive to downtown Atlanta.

Watch the latest blockbuster film at Regal McDonough located next to I-75.

Fairview Public Library is one of many locations throughout Henry County.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Mcdonough, GA is $1,303 for a studio, $1,444 for one bedroom, $1,726 for two bedrooms, and $2,138 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mcdonough has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,444/month
809 Sq Ft
House
$2,256/month
2,126 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,029/month
1,087 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

30 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

31 / 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

Rock Spring Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Flippen Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Ola Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Union Grove Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Ola Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Henry County Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

EXCEL Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Ola High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Union Grove High

Public

Grades 9-12

McDonough High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Eagle's Landing High School

Public

Grades 9-12

EXCEL Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Newman Wetlands Center

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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Living in Mcdonough

Restaurants

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There are a number of dining options all around McDonough, Georgia, which are easily accessible from several of the apartments for rent in the McDonough area. The American-style family buffet restaurant Golden Corral is located just off of Jonesboro Road in McDonough. Further, popular Japanese style restaurant Yuki is located just off of Mill Road; it is well-regarded by locals for its sushi, saki and overall enjoyable environment.

LaParilla Mexican Restaurant has also become quite popular in areas south of Atlanta; their cuisine is especially pleasing because the fast casual chain offers many authentic Mexican dishes. O’Charley’s American restaurant and Truett’s Grill are also located off Jonesboro Road, very close to Peachtree Peddler’s Flea Market and Henry Town Center. Both Walden Run and Preston Creek Apartments are located very close to this area.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburger, Starbucks, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Firehouse Subs, Cracker Barrel, and Zaxby’s are all located close to South Point Mall and very close to several recently built luxury apartment complexes.

Shopping

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South Point Mall is McDonough’s newest retail center, which opened in 2008. Anchor stores in South Point Mall include JC Penney, Kohl’s, Toys R Us, Haverty’s and TJ Maxx. Also located inside South Point Mall is Party City and beauty retailer ULTA. There is also the Henry Town Center, located three miles north just off of Jonesboro Road in McDonough, GA. This 700,000 square foot retail center features Belk Department Store, Home Depot, Marshall’s, Michael’s, Super Target, Old Navy, PetSmart, Books-A-Million, Gander Mountain and Ross Dress for Less.Bargain shoppers will take particular delight in the Tanger Outlets in Locust Grove, located about 10 minutes south of McDonough off of Interstate 75. Outlet stores at Tanger Outlet include the Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Wilson’s Leather, Coach Factory Store, Nike Factory Store, Reebok Factory Store, Children’s Place Outlet and Gap Outlet Store, among others.And finally, for those who enjoy a unique shopping experience (and perhaps a bit of a treasure hunt), there’s the Peachtree Peddlers Flea Market and Antique Mall. Located just off Jonesboro Road, the Peachtree Peddlers Flea Market is about two miles down the street from Henry Town Center. Each weekend, individual sellers establish tables outside the flea market, selling their wares, while the enclosed section houses antique shops, a pet store and makeup retailers, among others. You never know what treasures you’ll find at Peachtree Peddlers, which tends to draw several treasure hunters to the area each weekend.

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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.