Blanton Commons Apartments
1505 Lankford Dr,
Valdosta, GA 31601
$1,137 - $1,192
2-3 Beds
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
Valdosta State University - Valdosta, GA Area Guide
A gorgeous campus environment at the heart of the Azalea City
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Suburban
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Historic
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VSU
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Blazers
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Valdosta State University has been a fixture in the South Georgia academic community since 1906, and is well known throughout the region for constantly pushing itself and its students to higher levels of achievement. In addition to the terrific educational and research opportunities, the competitive Blazers athletic department earned Valdosta a “TitleTown USA” designation from ESPN in 2008. The campus displays a unique aesthetic, with the many palm trees and magnificent Spanish Mission-style architecture evoking the feel of southern California more than southern Georgia.
The city of Valdosta provides a beautiful setting, with its moss-draped oaks and historic architecture creating and environment rich with Southern charm. The Valdosta State campus sits only a few blocks north of Downtown, making it easy to take advantage of the city’s terrific dining and nightlife. Enjoy the classic Southern fare at Steel Magnolias or swing by Sam’s BBQ for a no-nonsense rack of ribs.
Just twenty miles from the Florida state line, you’re within day trip distance of the Gulf of Mexico’s sparkling beaches and just a short hop away from Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa. Valdosta State’s campus is mostly surrounded by residential neighborhoods, with countless apartments, houses, and condos within easy walking distance.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Valdosta, GA is $681 for a studio, $1,007 for one bedroom, $1,152 for two bedrooms, and $1,419 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Valdosta has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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506 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$681/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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729 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,007/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,029 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,152/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,312 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,419/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Valdosta State University - Valdosta, GA (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Valdosta State University - Valdosta, GA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Valdosta State University - Valdosta, GA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
937 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
618 Students
Moulton-Branch Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
558 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
859 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
664 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
840 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
742 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,060 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
806 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,201 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,381 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- VSU Planetarium
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- Valdosta Regional
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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.