North Druid Hills

Atlanta, GA

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North Druid Hills - Atlanta, GA Area Guide

ITP suburb near Atlanta’s many offerings

Suburban Cultured Vibrant Lush Diverse Central

Nestled about seven miles northeast of Downtown Atlanta, North Druid Hills is a suburban neighborhood filled with diverse cuisine and shopping options. Also referred to as “Briarcliff,” North Druid Hills sits in a prime location near Atlanta hotspots like Buckhead, Midtown, and Decatur—affording residents simple commutes and quick access to modern amenities via I-85, Buford Highway, and U.S. 23.

North Druid Hills contains a slew of vibrant plazas and shopping centers, including the popular Toco Hills Shopping Center. The community is also revered for its convenience to major employers like Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in North Druid Hills is $1,682 for a studio, $1,530 for one bedroom, $1,835 for two bedrooms, and $2,563 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Druid Hills has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 631 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,682/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 753 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,530/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,116 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,835/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,463 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,563/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fernbank Forest & Science Center
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden
  • Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History
  • South River Watershed Alliance

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.