Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, GA

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Savannah College of Art and Design - Savannah, GA Area Guide

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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Savannah, GA is $1,661 for a studio, $1,534 for one bedroom, $1,674 for two bedrooms, and $1,969 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Savannah has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 512 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,661/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 744 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,534/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,053 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,674/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,368 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,969/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

30 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

50 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

70 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

70 / 100

Schools

Georgetown School

Public

Grades PK-8

507 Students

Savannah Classical Academy Charter School

Public

Grades K-8

423 Students

Marshpoint Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

568 Students

Gould Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

566 Students

Georgetown School

Public

Grades PK-8

507 Students

Savannah Classical Academy Charter School

Public

Grades K-8

423 Students

Coastal Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

505 Students

Ellis Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

432 Students

Savannah Arts Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

789 Students

Savannah Early College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

117 Students

Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School

Public

Grades 9-12

81 Students

Island's High School

Public

Grades 9-12

711 Students

Jenkins High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,254 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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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.