South River Gardens

Atlanta, GA

The vibrant Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is just a quick drive from South River Gardens.
Just north of South River Gardens, El Progreso #14 in Southeast Atlanta is a local favorite, serving up delicious Mexican cuisine that residents love.
South River Gardens residents can enjoy the Starlight Drive-In, home to a popular flea market every Saturday and Sunday.
South River Gardens residents can enjoy a classic movie experience under the stars at Southwest DeKalb’s Starlight Drive-In Theatre, just a short drive away.

South River Gardens - Atlanta, GA Area Guide

A wooded industrial center south of Downtown Atlanta

Nature Commuter Industrial Wooded Affordable

A south side neighborhood in Atlanta, South River Gardens provides its residents with a small-town feel and great accessibility. Interstate 285 is immediately accessible, and Interstates 75, 85, and 675 are just outside of town. Whether commuting to Downtown or nearby neighborhoods, living in South River Gardens provides amble opportunity to get where you’re going. Located about 10 miles south of Atlanta, South River Gardens is near major attractions like the Starlight Drive-In Theatre and Flea Market, Zoo Atlanta, the Georgia Aquarium, the Tabernacle, and the World of Coca-Cola.

Though South River Gardens is so close to the heart of Georgia’s capital city, this quaint neighborhood offers dense woods, good schools, industrial centers, and small businesses. A large portion of South River Gardens is made up of the Lake Charlotte Nature Preserve, filled with wildlife and dense woodlands. Fulton County Public Schools Headquarters sits in South River Gardens, along with South Atlanta High School and Atlanta Southside Sports Complex. Locals appreciate the affordable apartments and houses in this cozy neighborhood.

Explore the Neighborhood

South River Gardens residents can enjoy the Starlight Drive-In, home to a popular flea market every Saturday and Sunday.

South River Gardens residents can enjoy a classic movie experience under the stars at Southwest DeKalb’s Starlight Drive-In Theatre, just a short drive away.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in South River Gardens is $930 for one bedroom, $1,129 for two bedrooms, and $1,468 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South River Gardens has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 247 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $930/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 537 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,129/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,123 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,468/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

30 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

20 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby

Wellness

10 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

70 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Zoo Atlanta
  • The Georgia Capitol Museum
  • Trees Atlanta
  • Park Pride
  • Ferns of the World Garden

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

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 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.