University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA

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University of West Georgia - Carrollton, GA Area Guide

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The University of West Georgia has grown from a district agricultural and mechanical school to a comprehensive research university since its establishment in 1906. UWG equips students to discover and disseminate knowledge through effective teaching, experiential learning, and public service. Committed to academic excellence and community engagement, UWG offers high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and community programs on-campus, off-campus, and online for ultimate flexibility and relevance. Located in a progressive college town with Southern flavor, UWG is accessible to a variety of houses and apartments available for rent at an affordable price in Carrollton. Convenience to U.S. 27 and I-20 make getting around from the UWG campus simple. More than 150 student clubs and organizations, NCAA Division II Wolves athletic teams, and a host of university art performances and events shape campus life at UWG. Plenty of shopping, dining, and nightlife opportunities abound in Carrollton, one of Georgia’s Main Street cities. The bustle of city life isn’t too far away, with Atlanta less than an hour’s drive from campus.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Carrollton, GA is $1,045 for a studio, $1,002 for one bedroom, $1,198 for two bedrooms, and $1,338 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carrollton has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 288 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,045/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 569 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,002/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 970 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,198/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,115 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,338/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Schools

Carrollton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,886 Students

Central Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

995 Students

Carrollton Middle-Upper Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

867 Students

Mount Zion Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

608 Students

Sand Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

744 Students

Central Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

988 Students

Carrollton Jr. High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,305 Students

Mt. Zion Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

384 Students

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,324 Students

Mt. Zion High School

Public

Grades 9-12

502 Students

Carrollton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,875 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • University of West Georgia Observatory
  • John Tanner State Park

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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.