The Ellis Apartments
1500 Post Oak Dr,
Clarkston, GA 30021
$1,095 - $2,160
1-4 Beds
Willow Creek Apartments
982 Smith St,
Clarkston,
GA
30021
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Bedrooms
2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
700 sq ft
Willow Creek Apartments
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Willow Creek Apartments are located near central Clarkston, Ga. The community has 24 apartments with upgraded kitchen and bathrooms. * 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath with all new LED light fixtures, low flow toilets and Granite Counters * Granite Counter Tops * Hardwood Floors * Onsite Laundry facility * Picnic area * The units are electric and gas. * Section 8 approved. Willow Creek Apartments is proud to offer deposit-free living to qualified renters through Obligo! We understand that moving costs can add up, so we want to extend financial flexibility to our residents. When you move in with us, you can skip paying a security deposit and keep the cash for activities you care about. Learn more about the benefits of deposit-free living with Obligo’s brochure or on their website. Requirements: *Income needs to be 3 times the rent [Unless section 8] *No evictions in the last 5 years *No Felons/Criminal History *No Debt or Collections to previous landlords This community is conveniently located right by I-285, Georgia Perimeter College, with Marta bus stops located just up the street. Schedule your Self - viewing today or call us to make an appointment Water and Trash $85 / mo. Need clean rental history for last 5 years and clean background. Minimum 3 times the rent as income.
Highlights
- English and Spanish Speaking Staff
- Controlled Access
- Picnic Area
- Balcony
- Hardwood Floors
- Patio
About Willow Creek Apartments
Willow Creek Apartments are located near central Clarkston, Ga. The community has 24 apartments with upgraded kitchen and bathrooms. * 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath with all new LED light fixtures, low flow toilets and Granite Counters * Granite Counter Tops * Hardwood Floors * Onsite Laundry facility * Picnic area * The units are electric and gas. * Section 8 approved. Willow Creek Apartments is proud to offer deposit-free living to qualified renters through Obligo! We understand that moving costs can add up, so we want to extend financial flexibility to our residents. When you move in with us, you can skip paying a security deposit and keep the cash for activities you care about. Learn more about the benefits of deposit-free living with Obligo’s brochure or on their website. Requirements: *Income needs to be 3 times the rent [Unless section 8] *No evictions in the last 5 years *No Felons/Criminal History *No Debt or Collections to previous landlords This community is conveniently located right by I-285, Georgia Perimeter College, with Marta bus stops located just up the street. Schedule your Self - viewing today or call us to make an appointment Water and Trash $85 / mo. Need clean rental history for last 5 years and clean background. Minimum 3 times the rent as income.
Willow Creek Apartments is an apartment community located in DeKalb County and the 30021 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Dekalb County School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- $105 Water/Trash/Sewage
- $85 Water/Trash/Sewage
- AC:Central
- Barbecue
- Heating:Electrical
- Off Street Parking
- Onsite Laundry Facility, Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
- Section 8 Accepted
- Shared Laundry
- Spanish Speaking Staff
- Tile Flooring
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertops
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Balcony
- Patio
982 Smith St,
Clarkston,
GA
30021
Southeast DeKalb refers to a sprawling region in the southeastern portion of DeKalb County. Among the many communities in this area are the communities of Clarkston, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Panthersville, Gresham Park, and Sheffield Woods.
Each community in this region has its own distinct character. Southeast DeKalb offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation at destinations such as Stone Mountain Park, Panola Mountain State Park, and Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. Southeast DeKalb sits within easy driving distance of all that Greater Atlanta has to offer, with close proximity to major thoroughfares like I-285, I-20, and U.S. 278.
Learn more about living in Southeast DeKalb
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.6 mi |
Willow Creek Apartments is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from Georgia Perim., Clarkston. It is also near Agnes Scott College and Emory University, Clairmont.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
689 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,131 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,413 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
22 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
65 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
60 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-10
72 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Clarkston include Kensington, located 3.2 miles from Willow Creek Apartments. Willow Creek Apartments is near Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International, located 20.7 miles or 30 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.6 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 21 min | 12.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
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Drive: | 30 min | 20.7 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Soundscore™
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Traffic
-Airport
-Businesses
-Scores provided by
HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Willow Creek Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
Willow Creek Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Forty Oaks Nature Preserve
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Glenn Creek Nature Preserve
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
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Bradley Observatory
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.5 mi |
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Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi |
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South River Watershed Alliance
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.8 mi |
Willow Creek Apartments has 5 parks within 4.8 miles, including Forty Oaks Nature Preserve, Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve, and Glenn Creek Nature Preserve.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.5 mi |
Willow Creek Apartments has 3 hospitals within 5.5 miles, the nearest is Emory Decatur Hospital which is 2.8 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 29 min | 15.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 18.4 mi |
Willow Creek Apartments is 15.7 miles from Fort McPherson, and is convenient to other military bases, including Fort Gillem.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
982 Smith St
Clarkston, GA 30021