Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA

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Clark Atlanta University - Atlanta, GA Area Guide

This longtime fixture of Atlanta’s academic community is steeped in history and tradition

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Located on the west side of Downtown Atlanta, Clark Atlanta University forms the largest member of the historic Atlanta University Center Consortium. Formed in 1988 from the merger of two universities founded in the 1860s, CAU is steeped in tradition and consistently ranked near the top of the list among Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Clark Atlanta operates a top-notch Nanoscale Science Ph. D. program, and also broadcasts Atlanta’s only Jazz radio station. CAU’s location puts you just a few blocks away from Atlanta’s most popular attractions, as well as some of the city’s best resources. The Phillips Arena is within walking distance, and an endless selection of terrific restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and entertainment venues are only a short ride away. You can find some terrific deals on apartments, condos, and houses for rent near the university—check the east side of campus for the best balance between access to the school and downtown.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Atlanta, GA is $1,498 for a studio, $1,624 for one bedroom, $1,926 for two bedrooms, and $2,243 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Atlanta has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 575 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,498/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 769 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,624/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,108 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,926/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,384 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,243/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

60 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

50 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Schools

Lin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

628 Students

Kittredge Magnet School

Public

Grades K-5

502 Students

Charles R. Drew Charter School

Public

Grades PK-5

964 Students

Brandon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

865 Students

David T Howard Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,119 Students

Atlanta Classical Academy

Public

Grades K-12

678 Students

Kipp South Fulton Academy School

Public

Grades K-8

364 Students

The GLOBE Academy

Public

Grades K-8

1,051 Students

Ridgeview Charter School

Public

Grades 6-8

996 Students

Midtown High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,602 Students

North Atlanta High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,316 Students

Riverwood International Charter School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,737 Students

Atlanta Classical Academy

Public

Grades K-12

678 Students

Lakeside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,141 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Park Pride
  • The Georgia Capitol Museum
  • Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta
  • Georgia Aquarium
  • West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA)

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.