Atlanta, U.S.A.
Living in East Atlanta, Atlanta
Eclectic village with dive bars and local music scene. Gentrifying but maintains character.
A one-bedroom in East Atlanta rents for about $1,700 - $2,200/month — a moderate area (safety 3/5), roughly 20 minutes from Atlanta center by bus.
Commute to Center
20 min
bus
Safety Rating
3/5
ModerateVibe
eclecticnightlifeup-and-coming
Rent in East Atlanta
Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,500 - $1,900/mo | $1,700 - $2,200/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,900 - $2,300/mo | $2,200 - $2,600/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,300 - $2,800/mo | $2,600 - $3,200/mo |
How East Atlanta compares in Atlanta
Within AffordWhere's Atlanta dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $1,950/month — roughly 3% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,200 - $2,600/month and three-bedrooms $2,600 - $3,200/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Atlanta areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the eclectic, nightlife, up-and-coming tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see College Park. For a shorter commute, see Midtown.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps McPherson Monument Park as nearby green space around the East Atlanta reference point. A school is also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.
Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in East Atlanta, Atlanta?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in East Atlanta costs $1,700 - $2,200/month (second-hand contract) or $1,500 - $1,900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,200 - $2,600/month, and a 3-bedroom from $2,600 - $3,200/month.
- Is East Atlanta safe for expats?
- East Atlanta has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.
- How long is the commute from East Atlanta to Atlanta center?
- The commute from East Atlanta to Atlanta city center takes approximately 20 minutes by bus.
- What is East Atlanta like to live in?
- Eclectic village with dive bars and local music scene. Gentrifying but maintains character. In our data it is tagged as eclectic, nightlife, up-and-coming.
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