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Ellenwood, GA

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An affordable lifestyle in the southeast suburbs of Atlanta

Suburban Accessible Family-Friendly Commuter Affordable

Ellenwood is a southeast suburb of Atlanta nestled along Interstate 675. With obvious commuter benefits, Ellenwood is a quick 10 miles east of the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, and is about 15 miles southeast of Downtown Atlanta. Ellenwood is filled with winding suburban streets and several industrial centers. The Ellenwood Town Center features a few restaurants, shops, and supermarkets, and there are a few community parks and playgrounds around town.

Ellenwood sits near Clayton State University and Panola Mountain State Park in Stockbridge. So though this city is mainly industrial and residential, there are plenty of amenities and attractions nearby. Residents appreciate Ellenwood’s proximity to Downtown Atlanta and the city’s affordable rental rates in comparison to central and north Atlanta.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ellenwood, GA is $1,218 for one bedroom, $1,334 for two bedrooms, and $1,443 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ellenwood has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,218/month
878 Sq Ft
House
$1,990/month
1,719 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,547/month
833 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,833/month
1,284 Sq Ft
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Transportation

16

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

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

East Clayton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

632 Students

4
out of 10

Cedar Grove Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

565 Students

4
out of 10

Cedar Grove High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,123 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ferns of the World Garden
  • Panola Mountain State Park
  • Wylde Center and Oakhurst Community Garden
  • Zoo Atlanta
  • Arabia Mountain Heritage Area and Nature Center

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

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.