Midtown Atlanta is part of downtown.
The Fox Theater and Georgian Terrace Hotel are landmarks in central Midtown.
Outside shops and restaurants are common in Midtown.
The Plaza in Midtown Atlanta overflows with things to do, such as watching a movie at IPIC.
The Green Market at Piedmont Park is Atlanta's local farmers market in Midtown.

Area Guide

Midtown Atlanta Atlanta, GA

Welcome to Atlanta's fun side

Walkable Arts Culture

If you like fun, you'll love Midtown. This is where Atlanta comes to play -- Midtown is home to the Fox Theater, the Center Stage Theater, the High Museum of Art, the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Piedmont Park, the gothic Vortex (home of Atlanta's favorite burger), and the iconic Varsity (home of Atlanta's favorite onion rings). Bordering Midtown on its west side, you'll find Georgia Tech and Atlantic Station. Many Georgia Tech students live in Midtown, where they can walk to class or take MARTA.

Directly south of Midtown, you'll find more to do at the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, and Centennial Olympic Park. Sports fans can head to Philips Arena, home to the NBA Atlanta Hawks and the WNBA Atlanta Dream. Dinosaur fans will love the Fernbank Museum, those who like mummies can head to Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University, music lovers can catch a performance by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and those with children will delight in having the Center for Puppetry Arts in the neighborhood.

Choosing an apartment in Midtown, you'll be able to walk to work -- or easily take the train. Midtown is a well-known commercial district, home to many corporate headquarters such as Equifax, Coca-Cola, and Invesco. Midtown is also home to several consulate buildings, including the Consulate Generals of Canada and Switzerland. Midtown is nicknamed Atlanta's "Heart of the Arts," home to the Woodruff Arts Center, the Atlanta Ballet, the Museum of Design Atlanta, and the Atlanta campus of SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design).

Explore the Neighborhood

The Plaza in Midtown Atlanta overflows with things to do, such as watching a movie at IPIC.

Grocery stores are conveniently located in Midtown.

The Meadow in Piedmont Park provides relaxation, recreation, and hosts events in Midtown.

Outside shops and restaurants are common in Midtown.

Atlanta Jazz Festival is one of the largest free jazz festivals and takes place in Midtown.

The Green Market at Piedmont Park is Atlanta's local farmers market in Midtown.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Midtown Atlanta is $1,644 for a studio, $1,992 for one bedroom, $2,818 for two bedrooms, and $3,827 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midtown Atlanta has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 568 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,644/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 760 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,992/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,153 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,818/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,521 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,827/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

70 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Atlanta Botanical Garden
  • Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
  • Piedmont Park
  • Georgia Conservancy
  • Freedom Park Bird and Butterfly Garden

Commuter Rail

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.