These Are 6 Of Atlanta’s Cheapest Neighborhoods & The Average Rent Price May Shock You
Rental prices are all below the national average.
With rental prices skyrocketing all across the South, families are shifting their priorities when it comes to their housing search.
Atlanta remains one of the few major U.S. cities with reasonable housing costs, compared to markets in major hubs like Los Angeles and New York City.
If you're looking for an apartment in Georgia's capital, you're probably wondering about the most affordable neighborhoods all around town to have a decent cost of living.
We compiled a list of the cheapest places to live based on data by Niche, and noted their median rental price compared to the national average of $1,096 a month.
We also included the neighborhood's "Overall Score" which can be used to determine the quality of life according to data on public schools, diversity, nightlife, housing, jobs and safety (scale of A to F).
Bakers Ferry
Median Rent: $294
Overall Score: C
Bakers Ferry is on the outskirts of West Atlanta with a population of only 192. While crime, safety and the cost of living are low, the neighborhood lacks diversity and public schools. There are lots of parks here and most residents rent their homes as opposed to owning them.
Rebel Valley Forest
Median Rent: $934
Overall Score: C-
Rebel Valley Forest is a neighborhood in South Atlanta with a population of 402. The location has a suburban feel with decent opportunities for nightlife and outdoor activities. However, Rebel Valley Forest is significantly less safe than Bakers Ferry when it comes to crime (ranked C as opposed to A).
Swallow Circle/Baywood
Median Rent: $1,067
Overall Score: C
The Swallow Circle/Baywood neighborhood is also in South Atlanta, with a population of 658. It has an urban feel to it, with a good job market and local parks. However the quality of public schools and moderate crime level makes it less ideal for families.
Leila Valley
Median Rent: $868
Overall Score: C-
Leila Valley is located in South East Atlanta with a population of 1,270 residents. It is surrounded by nearby parks making it great for outdoor activities with a decent nightlife scene. The housing market here, however, is less than ideal and the neighborhood as a whole is lacking in diversity.
Lakewood
Median Rent: $1,067
Overall Score: C+
Lakewood is a neighborhood in South Atlanta with more of a spaced-out suburban vibe. Residents here mainly own their homes. Lakewood has good job opportunities, and a consistently low cost of living. Like many neighborhoods in the area however, quality of public schools and amount of crime is less than ideal.
Wildwood (NPU-H)
Median Rent: $967
Overall Score: C+
Wildwood is a neighborhood in West Atlanta with a population of 842 people. This place has an urban feel and most residents are renters. Crime and cost of living here are relatively low and there's a good scene for outdoor recreation and job opportunities. Its location is less than ideal for commutes, however.
