Great Lakes

Decatur, GA

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Great Lakes - Decatur, GA

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A suburban retreat right outside of Downtown Decatur

Great Schools Family-Friendly Urban Wooded Accessible

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 January 2025, the average apartment rent in Great Lakes is $1,566 for one bedroom, and $1,335 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Great Lakes has decreased by -3.6% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 749 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,566/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 920 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,335/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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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

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • South River Watershed Alliance
  • Fernbank Forest & Science Center
  • Bradley Observatory
  • Wylde Center and Oakhurst Community Garden
  • Glenn Creek Nature Preserve

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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