Spelman College

Atlanta, GA

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Spelman College - Atlanta, GA

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Historic Liberal Arts Private Top-Ranking Urban Walkable Bicycle-Friendly Mass Transit

Founded in 1881, Spelman College is the oldest historically black college for women in the country and is a National Historic Landmark. It is part of the Atlanta University Center Consortium, the nation's largest consortium of historically black colleges. In addition to Spelman College, the consortium is home to Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and the Morehouse School of Medicine. Spelman College is ranked as one of the nation's best Liberal Arts colleges by US News and World Report, and it ranks number one for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Spelman's graduates include Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker, actress Keshia Knight Pulliam, journalist Rolonda Watts, and civil rights activist Maxine Smith.

First- and second-year students are required to live on-campus, but the consortium's location is ideal for apartment-hunting. Spelman College is located on Atlanta's southwest side, just north of I-20. The college is just blocks away from Downtown Atlanta's favorite destinations, including the Georgia State Capitol, Underground Atlanta, the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, Philips Arena, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and Centennial Olympic Park. Mass Transit stations are available near the college for quick commutes. The West End Transit Station is south of Spelman College, while bus service is available within walking distance from Spellman along Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard, which provides service to the Marta Five Points Station.

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

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

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

  • 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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