Savannah State University

Savannah, GA

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Savannah State University - Savannah, GA Area Guide

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Founded in 1890, Savannah State University is the oldest public historically black college or university in Georgia and the oldest institution of higher learning in Savannah. Savannah State fosters engaged learning and personal growth in a student-centered environment which celebrates the African American legacy while nurturing a diverse student body. SSU offers graduate and undergraduate studies including nationally accredited programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professions.

Savannah State is spread across a picturesque 201-acre campus with sweeping moss-laden oak trees, expansive marsh, and historic architecture. A number of houses and apartments are available within close proximity to the SSU campus. Commuting and traveling from SSU is simple with access to U.S. Route 80 and Harry S. Truman Parkway.

SSU is home to a vibrant campus teeming with engaging lectures, cutting-edge research, over 75 student organizations, publications, honorary societies, sororities and fraternities, intramural sports, and NCAA Division I Tigers. The coastal city of Savannah offers an abundance of things to do just off campus, from architectural tours and cultural festivals to art exhibits and historical attractions.

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

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

20 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 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

100 / 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

  • Wormsloe Historic Site
  • Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
  • Skidaway Island State Park
  • UGA Marine Education Center & Aquarium
  • 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.