Smyrna

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Smyrna, GA

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The home of the Atlanta Braves

Sports Nightlife Festivals Downtown Family-Friendly Trails Parks Dog-Friendly

Located northwest of Atlanta, Smyrna combines suburban living with easy city access. The city, nicknamed the "Jonquil City" for the thousands of yellow flowers that bloom each spring, centers around Market Village, where residents enjoy open-air concerts and community events. One-bedroom apartments in Smyrna average $1,393, while two-bedroom units average $1,667. Housing options range from apartment communities near downtown to townhomes in established neighborhoods like Belmont Hills and The Crossings. Many residents choose to live near Market Village or the Cumberland business district.

Originally a railway stop, Smyrna has evolved into a well-established suburban city. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation at Cobb Park and along the Spring Road walking trails. Located 16 miles from downtown Atlanta near the intersection of I-285 and I-75, Smyrna offers convenient access to major employment centers. The median household income is $73,788, and the community maintains strong connections to its heritage, dating back to 1832. The anticipated connection of the Silver Comet Trail to the Atlanta BeltLine will make Smyrna part of the nation's longest paved trail system, enhancing transportation and recreation options for residents.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Smyrna, GA is $1,323 for a studio, $1,407 for one bedroom, $1,615 for two bedrooms, and $2,040 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Smyrna has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,407/month
760 Sq Ft
House
$2,635/month
1,643 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,009/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,742/month
1,646 Sq Ft
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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.

17

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

King Springs Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,111 Students

Teasley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,005 Students

Nickajack Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,111 Students

Smyrna Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

904 Students

Russell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

604 Students

Campbell Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,222 Students

Griffin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

994 Students

Campbell High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,928 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Silver Comet Trail
  • Marietta Tree Keepers
  • Chattahoochee River NRA - Cochran Shoals / Sope Creek
  • Atlanta History Center
  • Chastain Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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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 November 2025.