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Milton, GA

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There’s something for everyone in this Atlanta suburb

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Milton is a premier suburb of Atlanta, Georgia with plentiful upscale amenities. Milton is just north of Alpharetta, another popular Atlanta suburb, and just 30 miles from downtown Atlanta. Located between two major residential lakes in the state, Lake Lanier to the east and Allatoona Lake to the west, Milton is a prime location for outdoor lovers. Outdoor recreation runs wide with easy lake access, multiple community parks, and an abundance of golf courses and clubs. The Crooked Creek Club, the Atlanta National Golf Club, and the Trophy Club of Atlanta are just a few options for golfing and relaxation for Milton’s residents.

Multiple MARTA stations reside in town for convenient public transit and a quick commute for those working in neighboring Atlanta areas. Milton Public Schools are high ranking, upscale establishments offering many public schools to the residential youth. Milton offers incredible dining options with a wide variety. Be sure to try local gems like Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub, Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails, and The Union. Rent tends to be higher for apartments in the Milton area because of its lavish amenities and ideal location, but there’s something for everyone in this Atlanta suburb!

Explore the City

Horse farms in Milton

Downtown Milton is great for shopping

A Milton sunset

Walking trail in Birmingham Park

The paved Milton City Park trail

Restaurant in Downtown Milton

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Milton, GA is $1,509 for one bedroom, $1,782 for two bedrooms, and $2,226 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milton has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,509/month
757 Sq Ft
House
$4,611/month
2,855 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,307/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,572/month
1,831 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Milton, GA

Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

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.

28

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

Birmingham Falls Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

757 Students

9
out of 10

Cambridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,747 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wills Park
  • Big Creek Greenway
  • Fowler Park
  • Webb Bridge Park
  • Caney Creek Preserve

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.