Platform Grant Park
290 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SE,
Atlanta, GA 30312
$1,337 - $2,424
Studio - 2 Beds
Oakland
Atlanta, GA
Oakland - Atlanta, GA Area Guide
A quaint neighborhood in the heart of Downtown Atlanta
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College Town
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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.
Explore the Neighborhood
Oakland Cemetery is the final resting place of more than 70,000 people, including celebrities.
Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House is located directly across from Oakland Cemetery.
DAS BBQ in Oakland has outdoor seating to enjoy the southern hospitality.
Mature trees stretch over gravesites at Oakland Cemetery.
Many famous Atlantans are buried in Oakland Cemetery.
Oakland features a wide range of historic homes.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Oakland is $1,484 for a studio, $1,688 for one bedroom, $2,128 for two bedrooms, and $3,376 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oakland has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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545 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,484/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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755 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,688/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,131 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,128/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,474 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,376/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oakland - Atlanta, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Oakland - Atlanta, GA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Oakland - Atlanta, GA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Oakland - Atlanta, GA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Georgia Capitol Museum
- Trees Atlanta TreeHouse
- Zoo Atlanta
- Trees Atlanta
- Park Pride
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.