Southeast Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

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Southeast Atlanta - Atlanta, GA

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Vibrant, peaceful, and convenient — just a few reasons to check out Southeast Atlanta

Suburban Park-Like Peaceful Convenient

Southeast Atlanta is just one of the many major neighborhoods within the sprawling Atlanta metropolitan area. This area stretches along the east side of I-75, up from Mountain View to Ormewood Park. The neighborhood boasts a diverse mix of residents and offers a variety of rentals, from single-family homes to charming apartment complexes.

Faithful to Atlanta’s reputation as a “city within a forest,” Southeast Atlanta encompasses a large number of parks and green spaces along with its tree-lined streets. Lake Charlotte Nature Preserve and South Bend Park are all popular gathering spots for a breath of fresh air. There are local watering holes and soul food restaurants that serve the area, and the Starlight Drive-In Theatre lies on the neighborhood’s east border.

With I-75 and Moreland Ave. nearby, getting into the heart of the city or other popular areas like East Atlanta is simple.

Explore the Neighborhood

Anchored Sail sculpture in South Bend Park

The Starlight Drive-In opened in 1949

Residents enjoy an afternoon at Browns Mill Golf Course

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Southeast Atlanta is $1,246 for one bedroom, $1,242 for two bedrooms, and $1,423 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southeast Atlanta has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 728 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,246/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 842 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,242/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,065 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,423/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

30

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

30

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Zoo Atlanta
  • The Georgia Capitol Museum
  • Park Pride
  • Trees Atlanta
  • West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA)

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.