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Snellville, GA

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Everybody is a somebody in Snellville

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In Snellville, everybody’s proud to be somebody – and every body is on the move for an apartment to be proud of. This diverse city is northeast of Atlanta, and offers beauty, convenience, and a quality of life you’ll fully appreciate. The question however, is not “should” you consider Snellville, but “where” to take up residence.

The city’s “Snellville Days” festival is an event that many locals look forward to each year. Residents gather at Briscoe Park for fair rides, pig races, and handmade arts and crafts on the first weekend in May. Family-fun attractions in the area include bowling as well as the laser show at Stone Mountain Park. Movie fanatics enjoy taking in a movie at the cinemas just off Main Street.

Also near many Snellville apartments is South Gwinnett Park, where families meet up for pee-wee hockey games, football, and other sports. Avid golfers can hit the green at Summit Chase Golf and Country Club, which also has tennis courts for your enjoyment.

For a city of its size, Snellville offers quite the shopping destinations to appease everybody's somebody. Several upscale and specialty shops are found at the Shoppes at Webb Ginn, while Wisteria Village and Snellville Pavilion features plentiful dining options. Residents of this city appreciate living close to major roadways and highways for easy travel. Xpress operates a bus service in Snellville where passengers are picked up and dropped off in Atlanta, and then brought home at the end of the day.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Snellville, GA is $1,650 for a studio, $1,605 for one bedroom, $1,825 for two bedrooms, and $2,152 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Snellville has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,605/month
786 Sq Ft
House
$2,302/month
1,950 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,935/month
1,524 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

32

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

Pharr Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

790 Students

9
out of 10

Brookwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,461 Students

8
out of 10

Partee Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

753 Students

8
out of 10

Shiloh Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

719 Students

6
out of 10

Anderson-Livsey Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

648 Students

6
out of 10

Snellville Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

882 Students

5
out of 10

Shiloh Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,738 Students

4
out of 10

Brookwood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,878 Students

8
out of 10

South Gwinnett High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,677 Students

4
out of 10

Shiloh High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,203 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • South Gwinnett Park
  • Bay Creek Park
  • Vines Park
  • Alexander Park
  • Ronald Reagan Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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Living in Snellville

Restaurants

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In Snellville, there are a number of wonderful dining options to suit just about any tastes. A number of well known and popular casual dining restaurants operate within the Snellville area; however, the area also has some independent restaurants which serve a variety of ethnic dishes. Some of these independent restaurants offer a romantic atmosphere, while others aim for a more family oriented environment. Still, there's so much to choose from in the way of great cuisine, great service and convenience that you'll never need to feel guilty about wanting to get out of your Snellville apartment for rent to enjoy a new dining experience.

Transportation

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Although many living in Snellville, GA travel the main roads running through the city – US Highway 78 and Georgia State Road 124 -- to get into nearby Decatur, downtown Atlanta and to nearby Interstates 285 and 20, those without their own mode of transportation are not without options. Route 418 of the Xpress bus service runs weekdays to and from the Snellville area, transporting commuters into downtown Atlanta (dropping most commuters off at the Civic Center Station operated by the Metro Atlanta Transit Authority (MARTA).

Shopping

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For a city of its size, Snellville really does offer quite a few retail shopping options to please virtually any shopper. For example, there is the Shoppes at Webb Ginn, which features several popular upscale retail stores as well as great casual dining options and specialty stores. There is also Wisteria Village Shopping Center located off of Main Street in Snellville which features a variety of shops, independent local stores and casual dining restaurants.

Those who love antiques will really enjoy exploring the wealth of options available in Snellville. For instance, there is a large antique mall and flea market located just off of US Highway 78 and another smaller antique store located on Wisteria Drive. Both are very close to nearby luxury apartments for rent in Snellville and both offer a great deal of eclectic treasures.

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