Porter Westside
820 W Marietta St NW,
Atlanta, GA 30318
$1,276 - $2,560
1-2 Beds
Upper West Side
Atlanta, GA
Upper West Side - Atlanta, GA
Area Guide
A desirable, in-town district in northwestern Atlanta
Vibrant
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Growing
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Modern
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Historic
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Peaceful
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The Upper West Side (or the Upper Westside) refers to the northwestern portion of Atlanta situated between I-75 and I-285. The Upper West Side is brimming with an array of historic neighborhoods, including larger communities like Riverside, Bolton, and Whittier Mill Village. The region is also convenient to neighboring Vinings and Buckhead, which are both teeming with various area employers.
The Upper West Side is a region on the rise, with plenty of new development in the works in addition to community mainstays such as B’s Cracklin’ Barbeque and assorted breweries like Scofflaw Brewing Company, Atlanta Brewing Company, and Second Self Beer Company.
The community is also home to Whittier Mill Park, the former site of Whittier Cotton Mill offering historic ruins and scenic trails to explore alongside the Chattahoochee River. The Upper West Side’s convenient locale, growing amenities, and overall peaceful atmosphere makes it a top choice for renters in the Atlanta area.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Upper West Side is $1,444 for a studio, $1,701 for one bedroom, $2,011 for two bedrooms, and $2,360 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Upper West Side has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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619 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,444/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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773 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,701/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,117 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,011/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,334 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,360/month
Average Rent
Transportation
61
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.
40
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
55
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Georgia Conservancy
- Piedmont Park
- Georgia Aquarium
- Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta
- Atlanta Botanical Garden
Transit / Subway
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 September 2025.