Living in Virginia-Highland, 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.

Within AffordWhere's Atlanta dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,000/month — close to the city median, and among the more affordable of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,300 - $2,600/month and three-bedrooms $2,900 - $3,300/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by bus, it sits closer to the center 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 charming, walkable, foodie tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

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.

OpenStreetMap maps Virginia Highland Triangle as nearby green space around the Virginia-Highland reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many 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.

How much is rent in Virginia-Highland, Atlanta?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Virginia-Highland costs $1,800 - $2,200/month (second-hand contract) or $1,600 - $1,900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,300 - $2,600/month, and a 3-bedroom from $2,900 - $3,300/month.

Is Virginia-Highland safe for expats?

Virginia-Highland 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 Virginia-Highland to Atlanta center?

The commute from Virginia-Highland to Atlanta city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bus.

What is Virginia-Highland like to live in?

Charming intown neighborhood. Walkable streets, local boutiques, and excellent brunch spots. In our data it is tagged as charming, walkable, foodie.