West Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

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West Atlanta - Atlanta, GA

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A vast suburban community that’s part of the amazing growth on Atlanta’s Westside

Suburban Parks River Affordable Peaceful

West Atlanta encompasses a swath of residential neighborhoods set between the Chattahoochee and the Perimeter. An extension of the Westside, West Atlanta is seeing a lot of attention from potential residents and developers alike. This vibrant area has an amazing mix of charming houses and dense tree coverage that belies its proximity to one of the biggest cities in the country.

With so much space to enjoy outside the city, West Atlanta delights with a plenty of parks and green spaces in addition to the Chattahoochee that forms its western border. Between the parks you’ll find modest shopping centers like Cascade Crossing Plaza. With plenty of grocery stores, restaurants, and shops, you won’t have to venture far. If the nightlife is calling your name, however, Downtown Atlanta is just nine miles away.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in West Atlanta is $1,030 for one bedroom, $1,225 for two bedrooms, and $1,345 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Atlanta has decreased by -4.2% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 773 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,030/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 868 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,225/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,063 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,345/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.

8

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

23

Somewhat Bikeable

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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

  • Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
  • Atlanta BeltLine Southwest Connector Spur Trail
  • West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA)
  • Silver Comet Trail
  • Sweetwater Creek State Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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