Clayton State University

Morrow, GA

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Clayton State University - Morrow, GA Area Guide

Opening up a world of opportunities from the suburbs of Atlanta

Public • Suburban • Public Transportation • MARTA •

Founded in 1969, Clayton State University has built a terrific reputation for offering exceptional academic opportunities in the Atlanta suburb of Morrow. The university’s Spivey Hall is renowned as one of Metro Atlanta’s finest and most active music venues, particularly for jazz and classical performances. Clayton State is known for serving large numbers of non-traditional students, with only around a third of the student body under the age of 22; as a result, the campus culture adopts a noticeably mature, professional atmosphere. Thirty minutes south of Downtown Atlanta, living near Clayton State University puts you at the doorstep of one of the South’s most important cultural hubs. A large portion of the campus community chooses to live closer to the city and commute, either by driving or taking advantage of Atlanta’s popular MARTA system. Rental rates in the Morrow area tend to be rather affordable, and you can often find great deals on apartments, condos, and houses within walking distance of the Clayton State campus.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Morrow, GA is $1,187 for one bedroom, $1,492 for two bedrooms, and $1,524 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Morrow has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 714 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,187/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,084 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,492/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,345 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,524/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Clayton State University - Morrow, GA (University) is for everyday living.

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Essentials are more spread out in Clayton State University - Morrow, GA (University), so everyday errands require more planning.

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Few to No Café Options Nearby

Cafes

10 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Recreation options in Clayton State University - Morrow, GA (University) are limited, so staying active may require more planning.

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby

Wellness

10 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Clayton State University - Morrow, GA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100
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Schools

Haynie Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

793 Students

4/10

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

793 Students

4/10

William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

642 Students

4/10

Tara Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

584 Students

4/10

Morrow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

454 Students

4/10

Morrow Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

779 Students

5/10

Morrow High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,980 Students

4/10

Utopian Academy for the Arts High School

Public

Grades 9-12

158 Students

/10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Ferns of the World Garden
  • Panola Mountain State Park
  • Zoo Atlanta
  • Newman Wetlands Center

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

Colleges

Top Apartments Near Clayton State University

Hampton Downs Apartments

Hampton Downs Apartments

100 Sandlewood Dr,
Morrow, GA 30260

$1,049 - $1,349

1-2 Beds

Rovena at Mt. Zion

Rovena at Mt. Zion

7135 Mount Zion Cir,
Morrow, GA 30260

$1,469 - $2,111

1-2 Beds

Pointe Grand Southlake

Pointe Grand Southlake

7147 Mount Zion Cir,
Morrow, GA 30260

$1,690 - $2,326

2 Beds

Retreat at Baywood

Retreat at Baywood

6655 Mt Zion Blvd,
Morrow, GA 30260

$1,299 - $1,499

2-3 Beds

Story Mt. Zion

Story Mt. Zion

2465 Richardson Pky,
Morrow, GA 30260

$1,484 - $2,836

1-3 Beds

Grove on Southlake

Grove on Southlake

7290 Southlake Pky,
Morrow, GA 30260

$1,137 - $1,698

1-3 Beds

Regal Park

Regal Park

461 Old Dixie Way,
Forest Park, GA 30297

$950 - $9,590

1-3 Beds

Woods on Tara

Woods on Tara

6726 Tara Blvd,
Jonesboro, GA 30236

$899 - $1,499

1-3 Beds

The Park at London

The Park at London

2445 Rex Rd,
Ellenwood, GA 30294

$1,089 - $1,569

1-3 Beds

Houses Near Clayton State University

3344 Waggoner Trl

3344 Waggoner Trl,
Rex, GA 30273

$2,875 Total Monthly Price

5 Beds | 3 Baths | 12 Month Lease

5969 Twilight Trail

5969 Twilight Trail,
Morrow, GA 30260

$2,020

4 Beds | 2 Baths

6137 Harvard Ct

6137 Harvard Ct,
Morrow, GA 30260

$1,920

3 Beds | 2 Baths

5675 Waterford Ct

5675 Waterford Ct,
Lake City, GA 30260

$1,300

2 Beds | 2 Baths

2242 Marion Ln

2242 Marion Ln,
Morrow, GA 30260

$2,270

4 Beds | 2 Baths

1932 Carla Dr

1932 Carla Dr,
Morrow, GA 30260

$2,230

3 Beds | 2 Baths

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† 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.