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Fairburn, GA

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Fairburn, Georgia is a quaint suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, 20 minutes or so from downtown and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The town’s greatest attraction is the annual Georgia Renaissance Festival, a unique adventure for the whole family. Duncan Park is a fun family spot with lakeside views, waterpark, playground, ball fields, and a walking trail. Private schools reside in the area, and the public schools are zoned into Fulton County.

Georgia Military College as well as Brenau University’s South Atlanta campus call Fairburn home. This educational hub is full of historical museums, local businesses, breweries, supermarkets, chain restaurants, and anything else you would want to live near in a suburban area. Find your quality apartment in Fairburn to enjoy the wide variety of restaurants and shops in town, and maybe take a trip to downtown Atlanta and enjoy the perks of living near Georgia’s capital.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fairburn, GA is $1,265 for a studio, $1,459 for one bedroom, $1,651 for two bedrooms, and $1,860 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fairburn has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,459/month
705 Sq Ft
House
$2,216/month
2,070 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,025/month
1,308 Sq Ft
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Transportation

22

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.

22

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

E. C. West Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

853 Students

7
out of 10

Renaissance Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

601 Students

5
out of 10

Campbell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

568 Students

5
out of 10

Renaissance Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,166 Students

5
out of 10

Bear Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,108 Students

4
out of 10

Langston Hughes High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,964 Students

3
out of 10

Creekside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,768 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cochran Mill Nature Center and Arboretum

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.