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Scottdale, GA

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Scottdale plays cool with industrial atmosphere and international farmers markets

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Scottdale is just 10 miles out from Downtown Atlanta, located between Decatur and Clarkston. Residents enjoy the affordability of the neighborhood, along with its convenient access to Stone Mountain Freeway and I-285. The Commercial District is focused around East Ponce de Leon Avenue. It’s here that residents can pick up fresh produce and baked goods at the farmers market and browse antique shops. Auto body shops and industrial warehouses are also found here.

History of Scottdale began in the early 1900s when it was established as a mill town. Today, increasing development and affordable living make Scottdale a great place to live. Parks and recreation in the area are plentiful and include Cedar Park, Hamilton Recreation Center & Park, and Needham Park. In and around Scottdale, you’ll discover grocery stores, international markets, and plenty of restaurants serving international cuisine.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Scottdale, GA is $1,360 for one bedroom, $1,492 for two bedrooms, and $1,864 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Scottdale has increased by 6.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,360/month
933 Sq Ft
House
$2,042/month
1,340 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,133/month
1,196 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

47

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

Robert Shaw Theme School

Public

Grades PK-5

343 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Forty Oaks Nature Preserve
  • Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
  • Glenn Creek Nature Preserve
  • Bradley Observatory
  • South River Watershed Alliance

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.