Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA

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Agnes Scott College - Decatur, GA

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An independent college for women just east of Atlanta

Private Historic Presbyterian Liberal Arts Student-Driven

Agnes Scott College is a private women’s college located in Decatur, a city frequently referred to as the Brooklyn of Atlanta. The Agnes Scott campus sits just south of Downtown Decatur, a vibrant hub of restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, and bars. If you’re looking for an apartment within walking distance of campus, stick to the immediate areas surrounding Downtown Decatur. If you don’t mind a short drive to campus, consider focusing your rental search on neighborhoods like Lake Claire, Little Five Points, Edgewood, Kirkwood, East Atlanta Village, Druid Hills, and Clarkston.

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Decatur, Decatur Square is home to a MARTA station served by the Blue Line. If you’d like to take public transit, any community accessible to MARTA’s Blue Line could be a convenient choice to look for a rental near Agnes Scott College.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Decatur, GA is $1,441 for a studio, $1,353 for one bedroom, $1,538 for two bedrooms, and $1,773 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Decatur has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 570 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,441/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 745 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,353/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,077 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,538/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,355 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,773/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

56

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.

18

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

43

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

Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers

Public

Grades 4-7

196 Students

9
out of 10

Narvie Harris Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

603 Students

8
out of 10

Fifth Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

596 Students

7
out of 10

Kelley Lake Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

317 Students

7
out of 10

Laurel Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

412 Students

6
out of 10

Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers

Public

Grades 4-7

196 Students

9
out of 10

Beacon Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,323 Students

7
out of 10

Druid Hills Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

956 Students

7
out of 10

Chapel Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

692 Students

5
out of 10

Cedar Grove Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

777 Students

4
out of 10

Decatur High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,853 Students

7
out of 10

Southwest Dekalb High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,307 Students

5
out of 10

Columbia High School

Public

Grades 9-12

898 Students

2
out of 10

Towers High School

Public

Grades 9-12

764 Students

1
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bradley Observatory
  • Wylde Center and Oakhurst Community Garden
  • South River Watershed Alliance
  • Glenn Creek Nature Preserve
  • Fernbank Forest & Science Center

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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