Kirkwood

Atlanta, GA

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Kirkwood - Atlanta, GA

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Experience Atlanta’s historic east side

Historic • Charming • Close-Knit • Diverse • Convenient •

Located about four miles east of Downtown Atlanta, Kirkwood is a historic neighborhood between Edgewood and Oakhurst. Kirkwood offers residents a strong sense of community fostered by special events like the Spring Fling, Wine Stroll, and Battle Atlanta.

Kirkwood contains an array of excellent restaurants, independent boutiques, and specialty stores to explore. While Kirkwood exudes a laidback vibe, it is also convenient to nightlife offerings in nearby Edgewood, Little Five Points, and East Atlanta Village. Getting around from Kirkwood is easy with access to MARTA’s Blue line, I-20, and Memorial Drive.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Kirkwood is $1,533 for a studio, $1,632 for one bedroom, $1,806 for two bedrooms, and $2,015 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kirkwood has decreased by -5.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 528 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,533/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 784 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,632/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,022 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,806/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,100 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,015/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

72

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

38

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

60

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History
  • Fernbank Forest & Science Center
  • Wylde Center and Oakhurst Community Garden
  • South River Watershed Alliance
  • Freedom Park Bird and Butterfly Garden

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Kirkwood

EastWood Townhomes

EastWood Townhomes

277 Clifton St SE,
Atlanta, GA 30317

$1,675 - $3,850 | 1-3 Beds

Broadstone Pullman

Broadstone Pullman

105 Rogers St NE,
Atlanta, GA 30317

$1,325 - $2,740 | Studio - 2 Beds

The Kirkwood Apartments at Edgewood

The Kirkwood Apartments at Edgewood

71 Howard St SE,
Atlanta, GA 30317

$1,666 - $2,616 | 1-2 Beds

Element at Kirkwood

Element at Kirkwood

2035 Memorial Dr SE,
Atlanta, GA 30317

$1,299 - $1,599 | 1-2 Beds

2330 1st Ave NE

2330 1st Ave NE

2330 1st Ave NE,
Atlanta, GA 30317

$7,640 | 3 Beds

45 Doyle St SE

45 Doyle St SE

45 Doyle St SE,
Atlanta, GA 30317

$3,250 | 4 Beds

127 1st Ave

127 1st Ave

127 1st Ave,
Decatur, GA 30030

$1,650 | 1 Bed

2035 Memorial Dr SE

2035 Memorial Dr SE

2035 Memorial Dr SE,
Atlanta, GA 30317

$1,599 | 2 Beds

300 Oxford Pl NE

300 Oxford Pl NE

300 Oxford Pl NE,
Atlanta, GA 30307

$1,195 | Studio

Houses for Rent in Kirkwood

45 Doyle St SE

45 Doyle St SE,
Atlanta, GA 30317

4 Beds | 4 Baths | $3,250

127 1st Ave

127 1st Ave,
Decatur, GA 30030

1 Bed | 1 Bath | $1,650

2035 Memorial Dr SE

2035 Memorial Dr SE,
Atlanta, GA 30317

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $1,599

2337 Rover Ct

2337 Rover Ct,
Atlanta, GA 30317

4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | $3,595

274 Rocky Ford Rd NE

274 Rocky Ford Rd NE,
Atlanta, GA 30317

5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | $5,375

167 Rocky Ford Rd NE

167 Rocky Ford Rd NE,
Atlanta, GA 30317

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $2,300

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Living in Kirkwood

Cost

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Those searching for a cozy rental in Kirkwood will find that one-bedroom apartments cost an average of $1,700, two bedrooms cost an average of $1,800 and three bedrooms cost an average of $1,800. If you're looking for a bit more space and privacy, renting a house in Kirkwood can cost up to $8,000. And for those who envision putting down roots, the average house price in the area is $600,000.

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