Buckhead

Atlanta, GA

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Buckhead - Atlanta, GA

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Atlanta’s vibrant financial district sits in a central locale

Upscale Scenic Vibrant Luxurious Urban

Located directly north of Midtown, Buckhead is known for being Atlanta’s upscale financial district. The neighborhood is teeming with historic mansions, soaring skyscrapers, upscale shops, and top-rated restaurants, which are all nestled along densely tree-lined streets. With its mix of high-rise apartment buildings and office headquarters, Buckhead affords many residents walkable access to their workplaces. For the residents not within walking distance of work, the high-speed MARTA train boasts several stops in the community on the Red and Gold lines, along with easy access to the Georgia 400 Highway.

Buckhead sits near beautiful green spaces like the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Chastain Park, and Westside Reservoir Park, placing residents within close proximity to some of Atlanta’s most popular outdoor venues. Buckhead is also convenient to Georgia Tech, Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business, and the University of Georgia’s Terry Executive Education Center.

The community’s reputation for luxury is furthered by its many fantastic shopping options at Phipps Plaza, Lenox Square, and the Shoppes at Buckhead, in addition to a broad range of specialty boutiques and plazas located throughout the community. Buckhead is also known for its nightlife scene, boasting a bevy of vibrant bars and clubs that come alive after the workday is complete.

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A shady, tree-lined street in Buckhead

Buckhead provides a beautiful view of the city skyline

Phipps Plaza in Buckhead, Atlanta

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Buckhead is $1,473 for a studio, $1,682 for one bedroom, $2,245 for two bedrooms, and $3,406 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Buckhead has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 606 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,473/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 774 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,682/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,196 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,245/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,692 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,406/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Atlanta History Center
  • Atlanta Audubon Society
  • Blue Heron Nature Preserve
  • Chastain Park
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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Shopping

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Buckhead is a shopper's paradise filled with charming boutiques tucked along its tree-lined streets, upscale art galleries offering the work of local and international artists, and antique stores filled with hidden treasures. No mention of shopping in Buckhead is complete without acknowledging Phipps Plaza, a high-end shopping center boasting luxury brands such as Gucci, Versace, and Tiffany & Co., as well as renowned department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. The Shops Buckhead Atlanta is another retail destination, with six blocks of high-end brands and gourmet restaurants.

Highlights

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Atlanta Botanical Garden, Phipps Plaza, Lenox Square, Chastain Park

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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.