Arden
900 Great Forest Way,
Oakwood, GA 30566
$1,279 - $2,035
Studio - 3 Beds
Oakwood
Oakwood, GA
Area Guide
Oakwood offers peaceful suburban living near the shores of Lake Lanier
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Great Schools
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Lake
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Outdoor Activities
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Oakwood is a relatively small Georgia suburb with scenic rural surroundings. There’s a vibrant community that calls the city home, and a top-notch education system that draws in families from all around the area.
There’s a variety of options when it comes to getting out and about in Oakwood. With Lake Lanier so close you’re just minutes away from a summer’s day on the water. Waterfront parks like Balus Creek make for a perfect picnic spot, and there are a number of local fishing guides to show you the ropes if you don’t have your own boat or gear. The area surrounding Oakwood is also ripe with forests and greenery to explore once the water gets too cold.
Atlanta is just an hour south of Oakwood, and larger communities like Gainesville and John’s Creek are nearby.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Oakwood, GA is $1,275 for a studio, $1,416 for one bedroom, $1,596 for two bedrooms, and $1,857 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oakwood has increased by 4.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,416/month
812 Sq Ft
House
$2,133/month
1,758 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,022/month
1,622 Sq Ft
Transportation
21
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.
25
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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
Public
Grades PK-5
489 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
863 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,241 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Elachee Nature Science Center
- Interactive Neighborhood for Kids
- Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
- Bogan Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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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 September 2025.