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Palmetto, GA

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Bask in small-town quiet on the cusp of Atlanta

Suburban Rural Affordable Quiet Historic Diverse Lush Scenic Peaceful

Located about 25 miles southwest of Atlanta, Palmetto is a peaceful suburb offering residents a quiet atmosphere on the outskirts of bustling city life. Palmetto residents enjoy a laidback environment convenient to larger suburbs like Newnan and Fairburn as well.

Amenities such as the Georgia Renaissance Festival, Duncan Park, and Wilkerson Mill-Farris Park are all just a short drive from Palmetto. Commuting and traveling from Palmetto is a breeze with quick access to U.S. 29, I-85, and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Palmetto, GA is $1,622 for one bedroom, $1,400 for two bedrooms, and $8,855 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palmetto has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,622/month
855 Sq Ft
House
$2,490/month
1,723 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,385/month
947 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Palmetto, GA

Transportation

16

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

21

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

Palmetto Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

358 Students

4
out of 10
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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cochran Mill Nature Center and Arboretum
  • Dunaway Gardens

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.