Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA

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Agnes Scott College - Decatur, GA

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An independent college for women just east of Atlanta

Private Historic Presbyterian Liberal Arts Student-Driven

Agnes Scott College is a private women’s college located in Decatur, a city frequently referred to as the Brooklyn of Atlanta. The Agnes Scott campus sits just south of Downtown Decatur, a vibrant hub of restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, and bars. If you’re looking for an apartment within walking distance of campus, stick to the immediate areas surrounding Downtown Decatur. If you don’t mind a short drive to campus, consider focusing your rental search on neighborhoods like Lake Claire, Little Five Points, Edgewood, Kirkwood, East Atlanta Village, Druid Hills, and Clarkston.

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Decatur, Decatur Square is home to a MARTA station served by the Blue Line. If you’d like to take public transit, any community accessible to MARTA’s Blue Line could be a convenient choice to look for a rental near Agnes Scott College.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Decatur, GA is $1,495 for a studio, $1,393 for one bedroom, $1,576 for two bedrooms, and $1,803 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Decatur has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 579 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,495/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 742 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,393/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,073 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,576/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,359 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,803/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

56

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

18

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

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

Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers

Public

Grades 4-7

196 Students

Narvie Harris Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

603 Students

Fifth Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

596 Students

Laurel Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

412 Students

Briarlake Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

378 Students

Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers

Public

Grades 4-7

196 Students

Beacon Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,323 Students

Druid Hills Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

956 Students

Mcnair Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

857 Students

Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

718 Students

Decatur High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,853 Students

Southwest Dekalb High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,307 Students

Towers High School

Public

Grades 9-12

764 Students

Columbia High School

Public

Grades 9-12

898 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bradley Observatory
  • Wylde Center and Oakhurst Community Garden
  • South River Watershed Alliance
  • Glenn Creek Nature Preserve
  • Fernbank Forest & Science Center

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 June 2025.