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McDonough, GA

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Atlanta's favorite suburb.

Golf NASCAR Parks Family-Friendly Restaurants Shops Attractions

Finding apartments for rent in McDonough, Georgia should be relatively easy. After all, McDonough -- which is located in Henry County, the tenth fastest growing county in the nation -- has a wealth of interesting attractions, fabulous dining options and a quality of life many find extremely appealing. To experience McDonough is to appreciate it. Two of McDonough's most sought after neighborhoods include Lake Dow and Heron Bay.

McDonough, Georgia is an affluent area about half an hour south of downtown Atlanta. Eagle's Landing -- an extremely popular golf and country club located just minutes away from McDonough -- attracts several golf enthusiasts to the area.

Two of McDonough's top neighborhoods include the Lake Dow area -- located just off of Highway 81 and with very convenient access to Interstate 75. The area features great schools, great dining, serene woodlands, and beautiful lakes and natural streams. The Heron Bay neighborhood is also pristine, located near great schools, convenient to premium shopping and dining establishments and, interestingly enough, there is a huge lake neatly tucked away in the Heron Bay area. As such, these areas offer a laid-back and quiet atmosphere; however, for those who enjoy nightlife or a fast-paced environment every now and then, Atlanta is a quick drive up Interstate 75.

You can find some very luxurious -- yet surprisingly affordable -- apartments for rent near some of McDonough's top cultural attractions. McDonough's Roman-styled courthouse building was constructed in 1897 by J. W. Golucke & Stewart Architects. McDonough's courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In keeping with the historic theme, Scarlett's Retreat Day Spa is located inside McDonough's oldest home (which is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places). Scarlett's is genuinely an "experience" and has been referred to as Atlanta's Most Elegant Day Spa.

Also in McDonough is the Veterans Military Museum and Historical Village, located off Lake Dow Road. Featured in the area is a log cabin erected by English settlers in 1827, an original two room school house, a 1934 steam engine locomotive and, interestingly, Henry County's very first library building.

For family fun that's located just a stone's throw from a number of McDonough apartments for rent, there is Woody's Jump and Play (a family entertainment center filled with games, slides, inflatables and jumbo flat screen televisions), Fun Bowl and Fun Town (an indoor/outdoor family entertainment center offering laser tag, bowling, miniature golf, go karts, rock wall climbing and more) and the Great Escape Regal 16 Movie Theater.

NASCAR fans in McDonough can easily be part of all the high speed action happening at the nearby Atlanta Motor Speedway. Situated on nearly 900 acres in Hampton, Georgia, the Atlanta Motor Speedway is but a mere fifteen minute drive from McDonough.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Mcdonough, GA is $1,493 for a studio, $1,429 for one bedroom, $1,669 for two bedrooms, and $2,176 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mcdonough has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,429/month
813 Sq Ft
House
$2,127/month
1,991 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,082/month
1,460 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

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Somewhat Bikeable

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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

Timber Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

761 Students

7
out of 10

Ola Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

913 Students

6
out of 10

East Lake Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

710 Students

6
out of 10

Wesley Lakes Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

843 Students

5
out of 10

Oakland Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

931 Students

4
out of 10

Ola Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,163 Students

7
out of 10

Union Grove Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,069 Students

7
out of 10

Eagle's Landing Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,092 Students

4
out of 10

Henry County Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

954 Students

4
out of 10

EXCEL Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

154 Students

2
out of 10

Ola High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,764 Students

7
out of 10

Union Grove High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,648 Students

7
out of 10

Eagle's Landing High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,642 Students

4
out of 10

McDonough High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,288 Students

2
out of 10

EXCEL Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

154 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Newman Wetlands Center

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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Restaurants

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There are a number of dining options all around McDonough, Georgia, which are easily accessible from several of the apartments for rent in the McDonough area. The American-style family buffet restaurant Golden Corral is located just off of Jonesboro Road in McDonough. Further, popular Japanese style restaurant Yuki is located just off of Mill Road; it is well-regarded by locals for its sushi, saki and overall enjoyable environment.

LaParilla Mexican Restaurant has also become quite popular in areas south of Atlanta; their cuisine is especially pleasing because the fast casual chain offers many authentic Mexican dishes. O’Charley’s American restaurant and Truett’s Grill are also located off Jonesboro Road, very close to Peachtree Peddler’s Flea Market and Henry Town Center. Both Walden Run and Preston Creek Apartments are located very close to this area.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburger, Starbucks, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Firehouse Subs, Cracker Barrel, and Zaxby’s are all located close to South Point Mall and very close to several recently built luxury apartment complexes.

Shopping

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South Point Mall is McDonough’s newest retail center, which opened in 2008. Anchor stores in South Point Mall include JC Penney, Kohl’s, Toys R Us, Haverty’s and TJ Maxx. Also located inside South Point Mall is Party City and beauty retailer ULTA. There is also the Henry Town Center, located three miles north just off of Jonesboro Road in McDonough, GA. This 700,000 square foot retail center features Belk Department Store, Home Depot, Marshall’s, Michael’s, Super Target, Old Navy, PetSmart, Books-A-Million, Gander Mountain and Ross Dress for Less.Bargain shoppers will take particular delight in the Tanger Outlets in Locust Grove, located about 10 minutes south of McDonough off of Interstate 75. Outlet stores at Tanger Outlet include the Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Wilson’s Leather, Coach Factory Store, Nike Factory Store, Reebok Factory Store, Children’s Place Outlet and Gap Outlet Store, among others.And finally, for those who enjoy a unique shopping experience (and perhaps a bit of a treasure hunt), there’s the Peachtree Peddlers Flea Market and Antique Mall. Located just off Jonesboro Road, the Peachtree Peddlers Flea Market is about two miles down the street from Henry Town Center. Each weekend, individual sellers establish tables outside the flea market, selling their wares, while the enclosed section houses antique shops, a pet store and makeup retailers, among others. You never know what treasures you’ll find at Peachtree Peddlers, which tends to draw several treasure hunters to the area each weekend.

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