Suwanee

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Suwanee, GA

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Smile you way to Suwanee

Attractive Award-Winning Suburban Family-Friendly Parks

Located in Gwinnett County, Suwanee combines suburban living with convenient amenities. The city, recognized for its excellence in community planning, features Town Center Park, where residents enjoy outdoor concerts at the amphitheater and cool off at the interactive fountain. The 4-mile Suwanee Creek Greenway offers paved trails for walking and biking, while George Pierce Park spans 304 acres with baseball fields, tennis courts, and a community center. The rental market currently shows average rates of $1,597 for one-bedroom units and $1,935 for two-bedroom homes, with prices trending lower compared to previous months.

Suwanee's community-focused design includes distinctive features like Playtown Suwanee, a community-built playground in Town Center Park. From its origins as a small railway stop, Suwanee has grown to become a thriving suburban destination with over 20,000 residents. The city operates a bike-share program and has earned Atlanta Regional Commission's Green Community certification for its environmental initiatives. Housing options include both newly constructed and established communities throughout neighborhoods like Old Town and McGinnis Ferry.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Suwanee, GA is $1,750 for a studio, $1,563 for one bedroom, $1,860 for two bedrooms, and $2,316 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Suwanee has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,563/month
822 Sq Ft
House
$2,906/month
2,602 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,637/month
2,015 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

29

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

Level Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,080 Students

Burnette Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

721 Students

Roberts Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

996 Students

Johns Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

968 Students

Riverside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

967 Students

Riverwatch Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,537 Students

Northbrook Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

921 Students

North Gwinnett High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,097 Students

Lambert High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,007 Students

Peachtree Ridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,300 Students

Collins Hill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,695 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • George Pierce Park
  • Peachtree Ridge Park
  • Rock Springs Park
  • Settles Bridge Park
  • Chattahoochee Point

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Living in Suwanee

Restaurants

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Located in a very central area, you will find dining experiences that meet patrons at every price point imaginable. From gourmet ice cream to five-star restaurants, great experiences that are all within walking distance or near apartments for rent abound. Enjoy seafood at the Gulf Coast Grill, or enjoy some bar-b-que at Jim ‘N Nick’s. Whether you like Chinese, Sushi, Vietnamese or plain American fare, you will find exquisite food choices all within reach.

Transportation

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Transportation around Suwanee is easily accessible. The city uses the Gwinnett County Transit to get around the city and other neighboring areas. Residents use the GCT to go to other close-by areas, such as the Mall of Georgia, Gwinnett Place Mall and the Arena. Those who work in Atlanta can take the express bus to get to work and can cross over to the MARTA rail throughout the City of Atlanta, Fulton and DeKalb. With bus stops right outside apartments for rent, getting around has never been easier.

Shopping

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Filled with a number of specialty shops and boutiques, you will find a wide variety of shopping selections. Located not too far from the Mall of Georgia, which is also the largest mall in Georgia and in the top percentage of large malls in the U.S., there isn’t anything that you cannot find. Filled with big box and specialty stores, dining and fun-filled attractions, you can spend an entire day here.

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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.