Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta, GA

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Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, GA Area Guide

Up with the white and gold

Georgia Tech GT Yellow Jackets Challenging Supportive Urban Diverse

The Georgia Institute of Technology is a leading research university eagerly encouraging and developing the revolutionary technologies of the 21st century. Founded in 1885, Georgia Tech is ranked among the best colleges in America and esteemed for its engineering and business programs on an international level. Located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is committed to using advanced science and technology to improve the human condition. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference at the NCAA Division I level, providing many opportunities for recreational and athletic excellence. A number of neighborhoods filled with housing options are in close proximity to Georgia Tech. Midtown, Atlantic Station, and Downtown Atlanta are all nearby Georgia Tech and MARTA accessible. If you don’t mind driving, Atlanta’s Westside and Virginia Highland are convenient to campus as well. With Atlanta’s countless amenities and about 400 student organizations, there’s always something to do near Georgia Tech.

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

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 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

Vibrancy

60 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

70 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 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

  • Georgia Conservancy
  • Georgia Aquarium
  • Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta
  • Piedmont Park
  • Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail

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.