Upper West Side

Atlanta, GA

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Upper West Side - Atlanta, GA

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A desirable, in-town district in northwestern Atlanta

Vibrant Growing Modern Historic Peaceful

The Upper West Side (or the Upper Westside) refers to the northwestern portion of Atlanta situated between I-75 and I-285. The Upper West Side is brimming with an array of historic neighborhoods, including larger communities like Riverside, Bolton, and Whittier Mill Village. The region is also convenient to neighboring Vinings and Buckhead, which are both teeming with various area employers.

The Upper West Side is a region on the rise, with plenty of new development in the works in addition to community mainstays such as B’s Cracklin’ Barbeque and assorted breweries like Scofflaw Brewing Company, Atlanta Brewing Company, and Second Self Beer Company.

The community is also home to Whittier Mill Park, the former site of Whittier Cotton Mill offering historic ruins and scenic trails to explore alongside the Chattahoochee River. The Upper West Side’s convenient locale, growing amenities, and overall peaceful atmosphere makes it a top choice for renters in the Atlanta area.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Upper West Side is $1,464 for a studio, $1,698 for one bedroom, $2,066 for two bedrooms, and $2,408 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Upper West Side has decreased by -2.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 607 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,464/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 773 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,698/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,121 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,066/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,353 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,408/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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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.

40

Some Transit

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

55

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Georgia Conservancy
  • Piedmont Park
  • Georgia Aquarium
  • Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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