Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, GA

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Savannah College of Art and Design - Savannah, GA

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A world-class art school with a distinct Southern flair

Private Urban Art School Walkable Bike-Friendly Historic

Savannah College of Art and Design is a relatively young institution that has made a name for itself as one of the nation’s premiere institutions for developing creative talents. Popularly known as SCAD, the school is renowned for not only cultivating the styles and techniques of its students but also preparing them to effectively use their abilities in the professional world (defying art school stereotypes, nearly all SCAD alumni find employment shortly after graduation). The school enjoys a symbiotic relationship with its hometown of Savannah, with the college serving as a major driver of the city’s cultural community and the historic city providing endless inspiration to SCAD’s students.

SCAD’s flagship campus sits in one of the region’s most attractive and historic communities, a beautifully preserved city dripping with Spanish moss and Southern charm. With its combination of timeless surroundings and vibrant dining and nightlife culture, Savannah is often favorably compared to New Orleans and Charleston, with plenty of options to satisfy high culture aficionados and party animals alike. Rental options are plentiful near the SCAD campus, with everything from historic apartments to ultra-modern condos within easy walking distance of the college and rental options available for any budget.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Savannah, GA is $1,681 for a studio, $1,575 for one bedroom, $1,728 for two bedrooms, and $1,996 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Savannah has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 510 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,681/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 745 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,575/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,054 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,728/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,346 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,996/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

54

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.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Howard Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

543 Students

Marshpoint Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

647 Students

Pulaski Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

611 Students

Georgetown School

Public

Grades PK-8

506 Students

The Stem Academy At Bartlett

Public

Grades 6-8

671 Students

Coastal Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

556 Students

Georgetown School

Public

Grades PK-8

506 Students

Godley Station School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,135 Students

Savannah Arts Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

905 Students

Island's High School

Public

Grades 9-12

862 Students

Jenkins High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,118 Students

Windsor Forest High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

1,012 Students

Johnson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

790 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
  • Wormsloe Historic Site
  • Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
  • Skidaway Island State Park
  • Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Savannah/Hilton Head International
  • Hilton Head

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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 June 2025.