MAA West Midtown
1330 Fairmont Ave NW,
Atlanta, GA 30318
$1,238 - $4,658
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Upper West Side Atlanta, GA
A desirable, in-town district in northwestern Atlanta
Vibrant
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Growing
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Modern
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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Upper West Side is $1,455 for a studio, $1,696 for one bedroom, $2,066 for two bedrooms, and $2,399 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Upper West Side has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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620 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,455/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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773 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,696/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,123 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,066/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,349 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,399/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Upper West Side - Atlanta, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Upper West Side - Atlanta, GA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Upper West Side - Atlanta, GA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
50
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Upper West Side - Atlanta, GA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
20
/ 100
Scores provided by
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 June 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.