{"657464":{"#nid":"657464","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Prospective Off-Campus Dwellers: A Guide to Nearby Neighborhoods","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EUpdated November 2023\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech provides housing for more than 8,000 students on campus, but what about the other 15,000? After living on campus for some time, many students seek a greater sense of independence and responsibility by moving off campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA common problem for students considering off-campus housing is finding the best place to live. Not everyone has the luxury of choosing from several great neighborhoods, but Tech students do. Regardless of which corner of the city you choose, be sure to weigh all of your options. There are many factors to consider, including roommates, utilities, monthly expenses, commute times, and parking fees.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDifferent areas will offer different benefits, but there are a few places worth investigating if you\u2019re apartment hunting. Make sure you tour the entire property, and drive around the area at different times to see what it\u2019s like early in the morning and late at night. Don\u2019t settle on a place solely for its price and make safety and well-being top priorities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003EStudent-oriented apartments\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMany apartment complexes close to campus are either partially or specifically for student living. Besides proximity, these places have the benefit of allowing residents to live among other students and sign individual leases while still sharing a space. A few popular options, which are not approved housing or endorsed housing by Georgia Tech, include:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/thestandardatlanta.landmark-properties.com\/\u0022\u003EThe Standard\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.squareonfifth.com\/\u0022\u003ESquare on Fifth\u003C\/a\u003E (SQ5)\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/themarkatlanta.landmark-properties.com\/\u0022\u003EThe Mark\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/uhmidtown.com\/\u0022\u003EUHouse\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hereinatl.com\/\u0022\u003EHere Atlanta\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ariumliving.com\/atlanta\/west-midtown\/935m-by-arium\/\u0022\u003E935M\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003ENeighborhoods close to campus\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHome Park\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;The closest neighborhood north of campus, Home Park is known for its large student population and affordable living. While it doesn\u2019t offer much in the way of restaurants or shops, one can\u2019t overlook the fact that it is home to Antico Pizza and Sublime Doughnuts, both favorites among students. Furthermore, it is close to Atlantic Station and Howell Mill Road, two vibrant commercial districts. If you\u2019re on campus after dark, you can get a ride home from the Stingerette through the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.pts.gatech.edu\/shuttles\/stingerette\/\u0022\u003ESafe Ride Home program\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHighlights:\u0026nbsp;Antico (1093 Hemphill Ave. NW), Sublime Doughnuts (535 10th Street NW), Firehouse Subs (537 10th Street NW), Tannour Mediterranean Grill (398 14th Street NW).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/homepark.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/homepark.org\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDowntown and Centennial Place Apartments\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Many students choose to live in Centennial Place because of its proximity to campus. Residents can easily walk or bike there, or to the bus stop at North Avenue Apartments, and the North Avenue MARTA station is nearby to get to other places in the city.\u0026nbsp;Tech students will be in good company with students from Georgia State University, whose campus buildings dot the downtown area. For those who want to take advantage of attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, the Center for Civil and Human Rights, or State Farm Arena, downtown makes it convenient to do so.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHighlights:\u0026nbsp;Georgia Aquarium (225 Baker Street NW), World of Coca-Cola (121 Baker Street NW), CNN Center (190 Marietta Street NW), Skyview Atlanta (168 Luckie Street NW)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWebsites:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantadowntown.com\/living\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.atlantadowntown.com\/living\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMidtown\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech is in Midtown Atlanta, and it is relatively walkable to campus. Midtown is home to families, young couples, singles, and students alike. If you\u2019re a runner, you\u2019ll benefit from the proximity of Piedmont Park and its abundance of trails, including the BeltLine, which runs right along the park and through Ponce City Market. Midtown is also a good option for those who don\u2019t own a car, since it\u2019s close to MARTA, campus, and options for groceries and the like. Midtown has both apartment complexes (such as\u0026nbsp;Marq on Ponce, Biltmore at\u0026nbsp;Midtown, and\u0026nbsp;Piedmont Park) as well as many apartments rented by smaller landlords (which are generally less expensive) for those not as particular about amenities. If you spend a lot of time in Tech Square, Midtown could be more convenient than living farther west, and apartment complexes on the border between Midtown and Tech Square include SQ5, UHouse, and The Standard at Atlanta.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHighlights:\u0026nbsp;Fox Theatre (660 Peachtree Street NE), Woodruff\u0027s Art Center (1280 Peachtree Street NE), Publix (950 W. Peachtree Street NW), Ponce City Market (675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE), Atlanta Botanical Garden (1345 Piedmont Ave. NE), BeltLine access, MARTA access.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/midtownatlanta.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/midtownatlanta.org\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWestside\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Atlanta\u2019s Westside offers a handful of apartment complexes and small homes, both of which are ideal for students. The area is rapidly developing, with new restaurants and niche shops springing up on every corner. Though a boon to residents\u2019 social lives, it also means increasing prices. The commute from Marietta Street is easier than ever on foot and bike thanks to the Path Parkway.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHighlights:\u0026nbsp;Ormsby\u2019s (1170 Howell Mill Road),\u0026nbsp;West Egg (1100 Howell Mill Road).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/westsidepd.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/westsideprovisions.com\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAtlantic Station\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Though Atlantic Station can be pricier than other off-campus options, it\u2019s really close to campus and offers other benefits. Residents are within walking distance of the outdoor shopping mall, IKEA, movie festivals, an 18-screen movie theater, weekend sidewalk markets, and restaurants. Stinger buses travel to the south side of Atlantic Station \u2014 though not as frequently as they do on campus \u2014 providing a solid transportation option in a pinch.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHighlights:\u0026nbsp;Regal Cinemas 18 (261 19th Street NW), Target (375 18th Street), California Pizza Kitchen (264 19th Street NW), IKEA (441 16th Street NW).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlanticstation.com\/\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.atlanticstation.com\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVirginia Highland\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Just past Midtown to the east, many students frequent the Highlands for its restaurants, bars, and shops. The Highland is known for attracting twenty-somethings and offering lower rents. Though it will take a car, bike, or long walk to MARTA to get to campus, it offers plenty of entertainment options within walking distance. It\u0027s also home to multiple coffee shops for those who prefer such venues for studying.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHighlights:\u0026nbsp;DBA Barbecue\u0026nbsp;(1190 N Highland Ave.),\u0026nbsp;Fontaine\u0027s Oyster House (1026 N Highland Ave. NE), La Tavola (992 Virginia Ave. NE), Paolo\u0027s Gelato (1025 Virginia Ave. NE),\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.virginiahighland.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/virginiahighlanddistrict.com\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuckhead\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;Buckhead is an uptown district within the city of Atlanta, comprising over 100,000 residents. It is an upscale residential and commercial district with internationally renowned shopping and dining. Located approximately six miles (or just over nine kilometers) from Georgia Tech, Buckhead is a little farther from campus than other neighborhoods and thus requires using public transportation (MARTA) or a car. Buckhead features shopping centers and malls, hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, and high-rise office buildings and condominiums.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHighlights:\u0026nbsp;Le Colonial (3035 Peachtree Road NE), Lenox Square Mall (3393 Peachtree Road NE), Phipps Plaza (3500 Peachtree Road NE), Eclipse di Luna (764 Miami Circle).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.buckheadvillagedistrict.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.buckheadvillagedistrict.com\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVinings\u003C\/strong\u003E:\u0026nbsp;This unincorporated \u0022village\u0022 is more common to families and younger working couples, making it quieter and more expensive. The nightlife may not be as exhilarating, but the area offers its own social scene with plenty of restaurants, shops, and parks to explore. It\u0027s not uncommon to find excellent festivals and fairs on the weekends.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHighlights:\u0026nbsp;Cumberland Mall (2860 Cumberland Mall SE), South City Kitchen (1675 Cumberland Parkway), Mellow Mushroom (2950 New Paces Ferry Road), Bowl Lab (3621 Vinings Slope SE).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/vinings.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/vinings.org\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch6\u003EDuring your search, ask yourself these questions:\u003C\/h6\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHow much is the monthly rent? Is a deposit required?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAre furniture and utilities (including Wi-Fi) part of the rent?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIs parking available\u0026nbsp;and at what cost?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhat\u2019s the distance to campus and\/or work?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EHow long is the lease?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIs it an individual or group lease?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECan you view a model apartment and take a tour before committing?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDo you know someone who has lived there?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAre pets allowed?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDoes the complex provide a roommate-matching service?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWhat is the maintenance and repairs policy?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIs there a policy for guest parking and staying overnight?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EIs the landlord easily accessible if something goes wrong?\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA brief overview of the places students can live in the Atlanta area.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"A brief overview of the places students can live in the Atlanta area."}],"uid":"36249","created_gmt":"2022-04-20 14:20:14","changed_gmt":"2023-11-28 18:05:18","author":"Sara Franc","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2012-03-23T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2012-03-23T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"221981","name":"Graduate Studies"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"},{"id":"8862","name":"Student Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"1808","name":"graduate students"},{"id":"1506","name":"faculty"},{"id":"69901","name":"Postdocs"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:kristen.bailey@comm.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EKristen Bailey\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}