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Brookhaven, GA

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A luxurious Atlanta suburb beaming with history and charm

University Upscale Public Transit Historic Golf Parks Suburban

The city of Brookhaven is one of the most upscale, historic, and scenic in-city suburbs of Atlanta. Residents enjoy an idyllic balance between big-city amenities and small-town life just minutes from Downtown Atlanta. Brookhaven’s peaceful suburban environment pairs well with its easy access to Atlanta via I-85, making it a desirable area for commuters interested in staying fairly close to the city.

There’s no shortage of activities in Brookhaven with the array of shopping centers, movie theaters, art galleries, historic landmarks, golf courses, city parks, and local restaurants around town. In fact, Brookhaven is home to some of the city’s most popular dining spots like Avellino’s, a wood-fire pizzeria. Even more restaurants await in Chamblee, Brookhaven’s up-and-coming neighbor to the east. Though Brookhaven is known for its extravagant neighborhoods, stately homes, and upscale apartment rentals, this suburb also features various affordable rentals perfect for students attending the prestigious Oglethorpe University. In addition to Brookhaven’s close proximity to major interstates, this city is served by MARTA public transit, and the Dekalb-Peactree Airport is located just east of the town border.

Explore the City

The Brookhaven-Oglethorpe Marta Station

Sidewalk cafe in a mixed-use development

Silver Lake in Brookhaven

Oglethorpe University was chartered in 1835

Shops in Brookhaven

A historical marker for Brookhaven

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Brookhaven, GA is $1,683 for a studio, $1,799 for one bedroom, $2,292 for two bedrooms, and $3,269 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brookhaven has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,799/month
775 Sq Ft
House
$4,576/month
1,980 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,374/month
1,065 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,863/month
2,058 Sq Ft
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Transportation

59

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.

34

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

34

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

Montgomery Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

696 Students

7
out of 10

Montclair Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

654 Students

4
out of 10

Woodward Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

544 Students

4
out of 10

Cross Keys High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,714 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Atlanta Audubon Society
  • Blue Heron Nature Preserve
  • Atlanta History Center
  • Chastain Park
  • Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve

Commuter Rail

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 February 2025.