Moving to ATL soon - 28 yr old single female (Atlanta: apartment complexes, rentals) - Georgia (GA) - City-Data Forum

sapling · 10-26-2011, 08:43 PM

1. Up to $1200? no roommate.
2. 1BR Apartment / upper floor
3. Will be working in Midtown / prefer a short commute or at least little traffic on the drive
4. no kids, not worried about schools at the moment
5. I've only lived in the suburbs but I'd like to try urban or semi-urban. Within walking distance of some decent bars and restaurants.
6. Access to public transit is nice but not a must have. How good is the public transit in Atlanta? Is it safe?
7. I'm single female (28 yrs old) so it'd be nice to live in an area with some other young-ish people. Not really into clubbing, crazy parties but I enjoy hanging out with friends at a bar or pub.

Other details:
Safety is important to me, I'd like to be able to walk home late at night.

Coming from Cleveland 'burbs but I work downtown if that has any kind of relevance.

Thanks for any insight! I've been looking around Midtown a bit, and east out to Druid Hills and such but I'm not sure what the traffic would be like form there to midtown?

sapling · 10-26-2011, 08:52 PM

Replying to say - something like this looks appealing?

Arbor Gates at Buckhead in Atlanta, GA

I saw another post that said Lenox Park was great for young singles... how would the commute be to Midtown? Or is this totally offbase?

bornjacksonian · 10-26-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sapling

1. Up to $1200? no roommate.
2. 1BR Apartment / upper floor
3. Will be working in Midtown / prefer a short commute or at least little traffic on the drive
4. no kids, not worried about schools at the moment
5. I've only lived in the suburbs but I'd like to try urban or semi-urban. Within walking distance of some decent bars and restaurants.
6. Access to public transit is nice but not a must have. How good is the public transit in Atlanta? Is it safe?
7. I'm single female (28 yrs old) so it'd be nice to live in an area with some other young-ish people. Not really into clubbing, crazy parties but I enjoy hanging out with friends at a bar or pub.

Other details:
Safety is important to me, I'd like to be able to walk home late at night.

Coming from Cleveland 'burbs but I work downtown if that has any kind of relevance.

Thanks for any insight! I've been looking around Midtown a bit, and east out to Druid Hills and such but I'm not sure what the traffic would be like form there to midtown?

Midtown is where you need to be!! No other area would accommodate all your options listed above. I am 2 years older than you but I currently reside in the suburb (Smyrna) and love every bit of it. I normally drive over to Mid-town to meet friends every other weekend.. Enjoy you stay in Atlanta

testa50 · 10-26-2011, 09:55 PM

+1 to Midtown being the best place. You can afford a high rise rental for that budget.

ATLTJL · 10-26-2011, 10:39 PM

I disagree with Testa, I don't believe you can afford a high rise rental in midtown on that budget, at least not in one of the newer and better buildings.

However, I think you could probably find a decent place in midtown somewhere.

So if you work in midtown and can afford to live in midtown, why would you bother looking anywhere else? Unless for some reason the area just doesn't appeal to you at all. But I think that's going to be your best bet.

If safety is a huge concern, you may consider opting for Buckhead over midtown.

sapling · 10-27-2011, 02:43 AM

That's interesting - I didn't know if Midtown was a desirable location or not for what I was looking for but that is great to know.

Also, I'm not necessarily WANTING to spend $1200, but I can afford up to that. Less would be great (I can always pay more towards student loans...), but I'm willing to go a little higher to get the 'kind' of neighborhood I want. Living in the 'burbs has made having a social life harder and I find myself crashing at friends in the city a fair amount so I've decided I'd rather just live in a desirable area than keep sleeping on people's sofas.

That said, the commute itself doesn't bother me if I can do it in 20-30 minutes including traffic, so if Buckshead/Lenox Park would be equally desirable for the area and end up $300-$400 less per month it might be worth it.

Also, the apartment doesn't have to be "super-premium", just a decently safe area, and off the first floor so I don't jump every time I hear a creak.

testa50 · 10-27-2011, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ATLTJL

I disagree with Testa, I don't believe you can afford a high rise rental in midtown on that budget, at least not in one of the newer and better buildings.

I live in one for $820, and I am looking at ads on craigslist for rentals below $1,200 right now. But yes, you won't be able to move into a brand new building for that price. But even the less-nice Midtown condos are probably about as nice as the nicer apartment complexes anywhere in the city.

Hellanta · 10-27-2011, 09:32 PM

$1200 should be fine in Midtown. Look up the Gables in Midtown. The prices are cheaper than listed and it's in a great location.

Hellanta · 10-27-2011, 09:33 PM

Anyone who's telling you that they're spending more than $1200 in midtown for an apartment is wasting money. Hell, you can buy a 2/2 condo for 56k

Mishap · 10-28-2011, 07:33 AM

^Where are these 56k 2bdrs? Atlantic Station? I wouldn't mind upgrading to a 2bdr as long as it's in midtown proper. Not looking to be the 4th owner of a 4yr old speculator special though...no telling the types of problems you find in a building where the 2/2s cost less than a decent Mercedes.