Riverdale

Riverdale is known for its proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and highways.
The City of Riverdale is about 3.5 miles south of the Atlanta airport and I-285.
Vibrant split-level homes can commonly be found in Riverdale.
Church Street Elementary has spacious green recreational space with playgrounds.
Church Street Elementary School serves almost 800 students.

Riverdale, GA Area Guide

A great city for families near ATL’s renowned downtown

Suburban Affordable Airport Transportation Georgia

The quaint suburb of Riverdale is just 10 miles south of Downtown Atlanta, located in Clayton County. This flourishing city is full of modern comforts and affordable apartments – and south of one of the world’s busiest airports, Hartsfield-Jackson.

Locals of Riverdale enjoy close proximity to Interstate 85 and MARTA bus stops and train stations. This city is on the rise and a great place to set down roots. Many local shopping centers afford residents to grab what they need quickly, and Southlake Mall is right around the corner. Route 85 is dotted with a wide array of restaurants from fast-food to sit-down.

Explore the City

Riverdale's Las Cuatro Milpas packed exterior aligns with its flavor-packed dishes.

Vibrant split-level homes can commonly be found in Riverdale.

Kroger is an essential hub for groceries for the Riverdale community.

Riverdale's Fusion House is a simple sit-down restaurant serving traditional Thai favorites.

Church Street Elementary School serves almost 800 students.

Church Street Elementary has spacious green recreational space with playgrounds.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Riverdale, GA is $847 for a studio, $1,078 for one bedroom, $1,228 for two bedrooms, and $1,468 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverdale has decreased by -6.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,078/month
801 Sq Ft
House
$1,912/month
1,521 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,341/month
797 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,679/month
1,177 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Riverdale, GA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

43 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

34 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lake Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

505 Students

Riverdale Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

635 Students

Oliver Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

539 Students

Church Street Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

698 Students

Harper Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

722 Students

Sequoyah Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

842 Students

Riverdale Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

660 Students

Riverdale High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,333 Students

Charles R. Drew High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,652 Students

Points of Interest

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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.