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Canton, GA

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A historic mill town now a thriving metro-Atlanta suburb

Great Schools Historic Family-Friendly Great Location River

In the heart of Cherokee County, you’ll find a charming Atlanta suburb perfect for just about every renter. Canton is accessible to all areas around Georgia. It’s just 40 miles north of Georgia’s capital, an accessible distance from the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains, and conveniently connected to Interstate 575. Weaving through the community is the serene Etowah River. Surrounding spaces are dotted with scenic parks like the Etowah River Park where residents can stroll on nature trails, embark on paddle trips, or picnic along the shores. Canton is fast growing with an excellent school system, Cherokee County School District.. Atlanta’s Hartfield Jackson Airport is close by for Canton residents, but the local Cherokee County Airport is right in their backyard!

The bustling downtown area is lined with newly renovated historic buildings. A community staple is the Historic Canton Theatre where locals can seek entertainment in a theatre used for silent films over a century ago. This fabulous city offers renters moderately priced to luxury apartments and homes and is the perfect place for you to dig roots.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Canton, GA is $627 for a studio, $1,431 for one bedroom, $1,634 for two bedrooms, and $1,933 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Canton has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,431/month
806 Sq Ft
House
$2,420/month
2,078 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,177/month
1,086 Sq Ft
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Transportation

27

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

16

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

Hickory Flat Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

910 Students

8
out of 10

Avery Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,128 Students

7
out of 10

Liberty Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

986 Students

7
out of 10

Indian Knoll Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

868 Students

7
out of 10

Macedonia Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

745 Students

7
out of 10

Creekland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,511 Students

7
out of 10

Rusk Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,473 Students

7
out of 10

Freedom Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

922 Students

6
out of 10

Teasley Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,606 Students

5
out of 10

Creekview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,126 Students

8
out of 10

Sequoyah High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,083 Students

8
out of 10

Cherokee High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,937 Students

6
out of 10

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