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Cartersville, GA

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A charming suburb west of Lake Allatoona

Lakeside Suburban Affordable Small Business Family-Friendly Hiking

Adjacent to Lake Allatoona, Cartersville is centered in a great location near family-friendly amenities, local establishments, and lakefront living. Cartersville is located within the northwest edge of the Atlanta metro area, and is known for its welcoming community, safe suburban streets, and affordable rentals. You’ll find locals hiking along Pine Mountain Trail, exploring the Booth Western Art Museum, enjoying the Tellus Science Museum, or visiting the Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site. Great schools, community parks, and charming suburban neighborhoods await in Cartersville. Although there are many residential neighborhoods in the city, Cartersville’s downtown district offers an array of local restaurants, shops, and museums as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Cartersville, GA is $1,145 for a studio, $1,344 for one bedroom, $1,551 for two bedrooms, and $1,978 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cartersville has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,344/month
779 Sq Ft
House
$2,190/month
1,609 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,979/month
1,068 Sq Ft
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Transportation

28

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

26

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

Mission Road Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

440 Students

7
out of 10

Cloverleaf Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

654 Students

6
out of 10

Cartersville Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

954 Students

5
out of 10

Clear Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

675 Students

5
out of 10

Hamilton Crossing Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

597 Students

4
out of 10

Cartersville Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,036 Students

6
out of 10

Cass Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

879 Students

5
out of 10

Woodland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,451 Students

6
out of 10

Cartersville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,398 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site
  • Tellus Northwest Georgia Science Museum
  • Red Top Mountain State Park
  • Pettit Environmental Preserve

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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.