Atlanta, U.S.A.
Living in Sandy Springs, Atlanta
Affluent north suburb. Corporate offices, upscale dining, and MARTA access.
A one-bedroom in Sandy Springs rents for about $2,000 - $2,500/month — a safe area (safety 4/5), roughly 25 minutes from Atlanta center by metro.
Commute to Center
25 min
metro
Safety Rating
4/5
SafeVibe
suburbancorporateupscale
Rent in Sandy Springs
Monthly rent in USD ($). 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 | $1,800 - $2,200/mo | $2,000 - $2,500/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,200 - $2,700/mo | $2,500 - $3,100/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,800 - $3,400/mo | $3,200 - $3,900/mo |
How Sandy Springs compares in Atlanta
Within AffordWhere's Atlanta dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,250/month — roughly 13% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,500 - $3,100/month and three-bedrooms $3,200 - $3,900/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out than most Atlanta areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the suburban, corporate, upscale tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.
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 Roswell-Wieuca Park as nearby green space and The Fresh Market as the nearest supermarket around the Sandy Springs reference point. A pharmacy 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 Sandy Springs, Atlanta?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Sandy Springs costs $2,000 - $2,500/month (second-hand contract) or $1,800 - $2,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,500 - $3,100/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,200 - $3,900/month.
- Is Sandy Springs safe for expats?
- Sandy Springs has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.
- How long is the commute from Sandy Springs to Atlanta center?
- The commute from Sandy Springs to Atlanta city center takes approximately 25 minutes by metro.
- What is Sandy Springs like to live in?
- Affluent north suburb. Corporate offices, upscale dining, and MARTA access. In our data it is tagged as suburban, corporate, upscale.
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