Cortland on Ponce
220 Ponce de Leon Plz,
Decatur, GA 30030
$1,710 - $7,783 | 1-3 Beds
Great Lakes
Decatur, GA
Great Lakes - Decatur, GA
Area Guide
A suburban retreat right outside of Downtown Decatur
Great Schools
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Family-Friendly
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Urban
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Wooded
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Accessible
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Situated just outside of Downtown Decatur, Great Lakes is a thriving neighborhood with a family-friendly atmosphere. Excellent public and private schools are available in Decatur and around the area. Between the walkable, tree-lined streets and safe neighborhoods, families are flocking to Decatur to put down roots. Great Lakes sits along Scott Boulevard, turning into Ponce de Leon Avenue, which leads all the way into Downtown Atlanta near the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Decatur’s Great Lakes sits just a few miles from Emory University, Glenlake Park, and various shopping centers. This neighborhood features modern apartment complexes and cozy single-family homes, so there’s something for everyone. Residents of Great Lakes get to enjoy the peaceful nature of their suburban streets while living within walking distance of Downtown Decatur. This lively commercial district features top-notch restaurants and bars, specialty shops, live music venues, and historic centers.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Great Lakes is $1,627 for one bedroom, and $1,273 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Great Lakes has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.
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1 BR
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749 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,627/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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920 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,273/month
Average Rent
Transportation
82
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
49
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
76
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- South River Watershed Alliance
- Fernbank Forest & Science Center
- Bradley Observatory
- Wylde Center and Oakhurst Community Garden
- Glenn Creek Nature Preserve
Transit / Subway
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.