Emory University

Atlanta, GA

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Emory University - Atlanta, GA

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History and prestige permeate this legendary East Atlanta institution

Private Suburban Historic Public Transportation MARTA

Enjoying a reputation as one of the top overall universities in the United States, Emory has been a landmark of education and research in the South since its founding in 1836. The university serves an almost evenly-split student population of undergraduates and postgraduates, with its graduate programs in business, medicine, nursing, law, and public health among the best in the nation. A testament to the university’s prestige, Emory’s faculty has included such figures as Jimmy Carter and Bishop Desmond Tutu.

Located in a fairly suburban section of eastern Atlanta, the Emory campus is only a few minutes away from many of the area’s most popular after-hours hotspots: from the hipster-chic East Atlanta Village to the bohemian Little Five Points to the more polished Downtown Decatur and Midtown Atlanta, some of the best dining, entertainment, and nightlife in the South is at your fingertips. Even closer to the main campus, Emory Village has emerged as a highly popular hangout for many students, faculty, and staff, featuring a collective of superb restaurants.

Living close to campus can be rather pricey, but there is no shortage of great apartments, condos, and rental houses available within walking distance; Atlanta’s MARTA system makes it quite a bit easier to find more budget-friendly options farther away, even if you don’t plan on driving.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Atlanta, GA is $1,509 for a studio, $1,584 for one bedroom, $1,866 for two bedrooms, and $2,211 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Atlanta has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 573 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,509/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 765 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,584/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,103 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,866/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,386 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,211/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

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

45

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

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

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

Peachtree Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,288 Students

5
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

  • Fernbank Forest & Science Center
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History
  • South River Watershed Alliance
  • Freedom Park Bird and Butterfly Garden
  • Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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