Platform Grant Park
290 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SE,
Atlanta, GA 30312
$1,277 - $2,519 | Studio - 2 Beds
Situated between Memorial Drive and the King Memorial Marta Station, Oakland is a quaint neighborhood in the heart of Atlanta. Home to trendy lofts and upscale apartment communities, Oakland offers a unique urban lifestyle. Oakland features the historic Oakland Cemetery, the burial site of Margaret Mitchell, Georgia State University’s Practice Complex, and Memorial Drive Greenway.
Numerous public bus stops sit along Memorial Drive, along with local restaurants and bars like Mezcalito’s Cocina & Tequila Bar. Oakland is conveniently located across Interstate 85 from South Downtown, with proximity to the Masquerade, Downtown Atlanta, Georgia State University, Grant Park, and Zoo Atlanta. Commuters are drawn to this neighborhood for its unbeatable access to Marta, major interstates, and Downtown.
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Oakland is $1,630 for a studio, $1,679 for one bedroom, $2,283 for two bedrooms, and $3,342 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oakland has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.
Studio
603 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,630/month
Average Rent
1 BR
746 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,679/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,133 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,283/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,474 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,342/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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