Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA

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Clark Atlanta University - Atlanta, GA

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This longtime fixture of Atlanta’s academic community is steeped in history and tradition

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Located on the west side of Downtown Atlanta, Clark Atlanta University forms the largest member of the historic Atlanta University Center Consortium. Formed in 1988 from the merger of two universities founded in the 1860s, CAU is steeped in tradition and consistently ranked near the top of the list among Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Clark Atlanta operates a top-notch Nanoscale Science Ph. D. program, and also broadcasts Atlanta’s only Jazz radio station.

CAU’s location puts you just a few blocks away from Atlanta’s most popular attractions, as well as some of the city’s best resources. The Phillips Arena is within walking distance, and an endless selection of terrific restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and entertainment venues are only a short ride away.

You can find some terrific deals on apartments, condos, and houses for rent near the university—check the east side of campus for the best balance between access to the school and downtown.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Atlanta, GA is $1,508 for a studio, $1,605 for one bedroom, $1,914 for two bedrooms, and $2,237 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Atlanta has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 575 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,508/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 764 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,605/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,106 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,914/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,398 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,237/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

37

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

45

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

Heards Ferry Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

703 Students

9
out of 10

Lin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

628 Students

9
out of 10

Kittredge Magnet School

Public

Grades 4-6

502 Students

9
out of 10

Springdale Park Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

742 Students

8
out of 10

Jackson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

471 Students

8
out of 10

Sutton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,548 Students

6
out of 10

David T Howard Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,119 Students

6
out of 10

Sandtown Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,057 Students

6
out of 10

Ridgeview Charter School

Public

Grades 6-8

996 Students

6
out of 10

Corretta Scott King Womens' Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

323 Students

6
out of 10

Riverwood International Charter School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,737 Students

7
out of 10

Midtown High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,602 Students

7
out of 10

North Atlanta High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,316 Students

6
out of 10

Corretta Scott King Womens' Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

323 Students

6
out of 10

Westlake High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,461 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Park Pride
  • The Georgia Capitol Museum
  • Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta
  • Georgia Aquarium
  • West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA)

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.