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Emory University Atlanta, GA

History and prestige permeate this legendary East Atlanta institution

Private Suburban Historic

Enjoying a reputation as one of the top overall universities in the United States, Emory has been a landmark of education and research in the South since its founding in 1836. The university serves an almost evenly-split student population of undergraduates and postgraduates, with its graduate programs in business, medicine, nursing, law, and public health among the best in the nation. A testament to the university’s prestige, Emory’s faculty has included such figures as Jimmy Carter and Bishop Desmond Tutu.

Located in a fairly suburban section of eastern Atlanta, the Emory campus is only a few minutes away from many of the area’s most popular after-hours hotspots: from the hipster-chic East Atlanta Village to the bohemian Little Five Points to the more polished Downtown Decatur and Midtown Atlanta, some of the best dining, entertainment, and nightlife in the South is at your fingertips. Even closer to the main campus, Emory Village has emerged as a highly popular hangout for many students, faculty, and staff, featuring a collective of superb restaurants.

Living close to campus can be rather pricey, but there is no shortage of great apartments, condos, and rental houses available within walking distance; Atlanta’s MARTA system makes it quite a bit easier to find more budget-friendly options farther away, even if you don’t plan on driving.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Atlanta, GA is $1,512 for a studio, $1,635 for one bedroom, $1,934 for two bedrooms, and $2,253 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Atlanta has increased by 0.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 575 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,512/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 768 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,635/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,108 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,934/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,379 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,253/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Schools

Brandon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

919 Students

Bolton Academy

Public

Grades PK-5

644 Students

Kittredge Magnet School

Public

Grades K-5

524 Students

Springdale Park Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

421 Students

Spalding Drive Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

344 Students

David T Howard Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,170 Students

Ridgeview Charter School

Public

Grades 6-8

993 Students

Charles Drew Charter Jr/Sr Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

946 Students

Atlanta Classical Academy

Public

Grades K-12

701 Students

Kipp South Fulton Academy School

Public

Grades K-8

342 Students

Midtown High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,747 Students

Riverwood International Charter School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,734 Students

Charles Drew Charter Jr/Sr Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

946 Students

Atlanta Classical Academy

Public

Grades K-12

701 Students

North Atlanta High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,393 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fernbank Forest & Science Center
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History
  • South River Watershed Alliance
  • Freedom Park Bird and Butterfly Garden
  • Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve

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.