REVIEWS AND ADVICE FROM CURRENT STUDENTS GOIZUETA MBA HOUSING GUIDE 2021
HOUSING DATA TOP PROPERTIES NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED LANDLORD INFO APARTMENT RATINGS RENTER RESOURCES
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Start with the Housing Facts section. This section should help you determine the type of apartment you'd 3 HOUSING FACTS like to live in and how much you should expect to pay Our data on housing in rent. Read about diferent neighborhoods and narrow down your search to parts of the city that you like most. 5 ABOUT VERYAPT Using the VeryApt site alongside this Use the Apartment Ratings section to identify the guide best apartment buildings across the categories (e.g. best amenities, highest rated) that matter most to you. 6 NEIGHBORHOODS OVERVIEW Most popular neighborhoods for Emory Visit VeryApt.com to read reviews, get pricing, and set Goizueta students up appointments for the apartments you like most.
7 North Druid Hills 9 Decatur 10 Old Fourth Ward ABOUT THE DATA IN THIS GUIDE 11 Druid Hills All of the data in this guide are based on feedback from real renters in Atlanta. We asked students to rate their apartments on a scale of 1-10 across six categories: 12 DATA TABLE Compiled from Emory Goizueta student reviews
14 APARTMENT RATINGS Top apartments, based on the feedback of Emory Goizueta students Overall Value Management 14 Most Popular 15 Best for Amenities 16 Best for Value 17 Highest Rated
19 LANDLORDS Amenities Location Safety Ratings for landlords and management companies Based on their feedback, we compiled a list of the best apartment buildings for Emory Goizueta students. If you are interested in additional data that is not in the guide or have a housing question, you can reach us at [email protected].
DISCLAIMER: The reviews and ratings presented throughout the guide and the VeryApt website do not refect the opinions, position, or endorsement of VeryApt. The responses and reviews presented are solely those of the survey respondents. VeryApt assumes no responsibility for readers' or users' interpretation of the data. The results do not in any way constitute a warranty or representation by VeryApt as to the quality, safety, or other features of a property. We encourage you to check all available sources of information about properties prior to renting. Where Emory Goizueta students Who Emory Goizueta students live live with
45% North Druid Hills 30% Alone 20% Decatur 45% Spouse/partner 20% Old Fourth Ward 25% Roommate 10% Druid Hills (excluding spouse/ 5% Other (<5% each) partner)
23% of Emory Goizueta students live with pets
What type of properties Emory What size residences Emory Goizueta students live in Goizueta students live in
80% Large property (50+ units) 45% One bedrooms 5% Mid-size property 50% Two bedrooms (20-49 units) 5% Three or more 15% Small property (2-9 bedrooms units)
Distribution of property ratings Average rent by apartment size $1,355 Studio $1,430 1BR $1,850 2BR
30% 15% 30% 25% $2,000 0 - 6.9 7 - 7.9 8 - 8.9 9+ 3BR
Rent versus own Commute methods 95% Rent 5% Own
55% 25% 10% 5% 5% Driving Public Rideshare Biking Walking Transit 3
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5 NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED An overview of the most popular neighborhoods for Emory Goizueta students
1 North Druid Hills 2 Decatur Other Neighborhoods
45% of Emory Goizueta students 20% of Emory Goizueta students less than 5% each
North Druid Hills is home to a selection Decatur is a vibrant neighborhood with a of popular apartment complexes that lot to ofer. It's essentially a close-knit 5 Downtown provide great environments for city located southeast of Emory's socializing with other Emory students. campus that ofers a relaxed vibe, great Grocery shopping is fairly convenient restaurants, and an upcoming music 6 Midtown and the commute to campus isn't bad. scene.
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3 Old Fourth Ward 4 Druid Hills 8 Inman Park
20% of Emory Goizueta students 15% of Emory Goizueta students 9 Virginia Highland Old Fourth Ward is a neighborhood that Druid Hills is known as a suburb with a has been expanding over the years. tight-knit community that has developed There are lots of bars and restaurants in into one of the city's most prosperous 10 Buckhead the neighborhood. It can be pricey but neighborhoods.Located just about fve most renters say the vibrant social scene miles east of Atlanta’s downtown, it is make it worthwhile. perfect for people who seek the suburban lifestyle while being near to the city’s amenities.
6 North Druid Hills Trendy Suburbia
ABOUT NORTH DRUID HILLS
North Druid Hills is a trendy suburb, part of the Druid Hill neighborhood, known for its charm, community, and culture. It is close enough to Atlanta for anyone looking to commute or enjoy the city life while also enjoying a suburban lifestyle. A favorite of professionals and college students alike, North Druid Hills is a perfect place to call home.
Popular Students
Grocery Stores Accesible
MEDIAN RENTS IN NORTH DRUID HILLS $1,000 $1,125 $1,550 Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT NORTH DRUID HILLS
Review by Goizueta Student POST BRIARCLIFF Review by Goizueta Student POST BRIARCLIFF North Druid Hills is a convenient spot to live near Residential neighborhood, so not a lot of things to do, campus. It takes me only 6 minutes to drive to school. It but there are a number of good restaurants nearby and defnitely feels more like a suburb so keep that in mind. it is close to the emory campus. Less than 10 minutes There are a few good shopping centers in the area like driving. Shuttle generally takes longer, depending on the Toco Hills that have Publix, Kroger, and more. schedule, but it is free.
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Decatur Quaint City Separate from Atlanta
ABOUT DECATUR
Northeast of Atlanta lies Decatur, which is a favorite for many professionals, young families, and couples. There’s a great sense of community as demonstrated by the numerous activities the residents enjoy, including outdoor concerts, annual beach parties, a Blues & Bluegrass festival, and a July 4 celebration with all of the trimmings including a parade, a concert and a freworks show.
Easy Commute Quiet
Always Something Happening
MEDIAN RENTS IN DECATUR $1,200 1,360 1,400 Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT DECATUR
Review by Goizueta Student HIGHLAND LAKE Review by Goizueta Student ALEXAN 1133 Not as exciting as living in Midtown or Buckhead, but I would recommend living near downtown Decatur to there are plenty of restaurants and grocery stores in the everyone. It can be expensive, but the Decatur area. This is close to campus which minimizes the community in unmatched. It has a unique neighborhood weekday commute to Emory. feel, even though it's in close proximity to Atlanta. The restaurants and shops are fantastic, and there are always community events going on -- like a beach or a bonfre in the middle of Ponce de Leon.
9 Old Fourth Ward Trendy Neighborhood, Rich in History
ABOUT OLD FOURTH WARD
Lying on the East side of Atlanta is Old Fourth Ward. Corner to corner, there are hip restaurants, live music venues, and fashion stores. In recent years, the neighborhood has transformed into a bustling area. The Historic Fourth Ward Park is perfect for enjoying the outdoors. For people looking for a neighborhood rich in history and entertainment, the Old Fourth Ward is the place to be.
Campus City Market
Bars and Restaurants
MEDIAN RENTS IN OLD FOURTH WARD $1,450 $1,545 $2,200 Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT OLD FOURTH WARD
Review by Goizueta Student AMLI OLD 4TH WARD Review by Goizueta Student SAVANNAH MIDTOWN It's defnitely the best place I could've moved to after Ponce City Market, plenty of places to eat, several parks living in DC. Grocery stores, banks, liquor store, and and the Beltline and all in this neighborhood. The shopping center with trendy restaurants (Ponce City downside is that LOTS of festivals and event are held in Market) all walking distance (but not necessarily all the area so roads will close and there is a ton of noise walking friendly). At night, it's still a little sketch and and foot trafc when it happens. probably would not walk by myself. Its a close enough uber ride to the VaHi, Midtown, and Edgewood bar scenes (less than $10 dollars, no reason to DUI here).
10 Druid Hills Suburban Living, Near Downtown
ABOUT DRUID HILLS
Druid Hills is a beautiful neighborhood - perfect for students, professionals, and families - who enjoy living a residential lifestyle while being close to Atlanta’s attractions. Druid Hills is also home to Emory University. The quaint Emory Village for shopping is just opposite the university’s main entrance.
Residential and Quiet
Emory Students Parks
MEDIAN RENTS IN DRUID HILLS $1,470 $1,580 $2,030 Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT DRUID HILLS
Review by Goizueta Student GABLES EMORY POINT Review by Goizueta Student HIGHLAND SQUARE Good neighborhood for emory students. there isn't Virginia Highland is the place you want to go if you want much to do here outside of the Emory Point scene, but to have a relaxed night, or use it as a starting place for a it's very close to Virginia Highlands and everything is bigger adventure. This is the closest neighborhood to very accessible from here. school and will frequently run into classmates on the weekends. There are great restaurants and bars in the area, but it is not close to any major transportation; Uber/car is the best way to get there.
11 KEY APARTMENT •••• Excellent for a category $$$$ $1590+ per renter ••• Great $$$ $1380- $1589 •• Average $$ $1230- $1379 RATINGS • Below average $ < $1230 * Prices subject to change and may vary signifcantly by room type
Property Type Rating Price Range Most PopularBest for PetsBest for FamiliesManagementAmenities Value Social Safety
3131 Apartments Apt 8.9 $$ •••• •• ••• •• ••
755 North Apt 9.2 $$ ••• •• ••• ••• ••••
Alexan 1133 Apt 8.2 $$$ •• ••• •• • ••••
AMLI Buckhead Apt 9.0 $$$$ •••• •••• ••• ••• ••
AMLI Old 4th Ward Apt 8.8 $$$$ •••• ••• •• ••• ••••
AMLI Parkside Apt 8.4 $$ •••• ••• ••• ••• •••
AMLI Ponce Park Apt 8.5 $$ ••• •• ••• ••• ••
Artesian East Village Apt 9.1 $ ••• • •••• • ••
Aspire Perimeter Apt 8.3 $$$ ••• •• •• •••• ••••
Atlantic Briarclif Apt 6.9 $ • • •••• • ••
Atlantic House Apt 8.0 $$$$ •••• •••• •• •• ••••
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Cortland Decatur East Apt 8.5 $$$$ ••• ••• •• ••• ••••
Elle of Buckhead Apt 7.5 $$$ •• •• •••• •• •••
Gables Emory Point Apt 8.5 $$ ••• ••• ••• •• •••
Gables Montclair Apt 8.6 $$$ ••• •••• •• •• ••••
Gables Rock Springs Apt 8.7 $$$ ••• ••• ••• ••• ••••
Gables Sheridan Apt 8.7 $ •••• ••• •••• •• •••
** Buildings with fewer than 3 reviews or ratings below 7.0 are not listed in this guide but reviews can be found online at VeryApt.com. *** Some buildings with fewer than 3 reviews are included above because of high ratings but do not appear in the top 10 lists.
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Property Type Rating Price Range Most PopularBest for PetsBest for FamiliesManagementAmenities Value Social Safety
Highland Lake Apt 8.0 $ ••• •• •• •• ••••
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Highland Walk Apartments Apt 7.7 $$$ •• ••• ••• •••• ••••
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Modera Buckhead Apt 6.0 $$$$ •• •••• •• •••• ••
Morningside Atlanta Apt 8.7 $$ ••• ••• •• ••• •••
N. Highland Steel Apt 8.2 $$ •• •• • •••• ••
North and Line Apt 9.0 $$$$ ••• •••• • •••• ••
OLEANDER Apt 9.9 $$$ •••• ••• •••• •• •••
Phipps Place Apt 9.0 $$ • • •••• •••• ••••
Point On Scott Apt 8.8 $$ ••• •••• ••• ••• •••
The Drexel Apartment Residences Apt 8.0 $$$ •• •• •• •• •••
The Marq at Brookhaven Apt 8.3 $ •••• •• •••• •• ••••
The Monroe Apt 9.7 $$$ ••• •••• • •• ••
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Windsor Old Fourth Ward Apt 8.0 $$$$ •• ••• •• •••• ••
Yoo on the Park Apt 9.6 $$$$ ••• •• ••• ••• ••••
ABOUT OUR CATEGORIES Living Situation Ratings Property Type Families How students with partners and/or children rated the building. Pet Owners How students with pets rated the building. Apartment (Apt) Properties with one building manager. Often have consistent pricing/features. Building Quality Ratings Condo Properties with multiple owners. Lease terms and features can vary signifcantly by unit. Management Maintenance and service quality. Amenities In-room and building features beyond the basics. Key Building Factor Ratings Value Building quality given cost of rent. Overall Rating Overall feedback on building quality. Social Building community and social scene. Popularity Estimated # of students in the building. Safety Building neighborhood safety.
13 1st POST BRIARCLIFF 30+ $ PEOPLE MOST North Druid Hills POPULAR Buildings with the most Emory Goizueta students
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Review by Goizueta Business School, MBA Student “This apartment combines everything I wanted when moving to What students typically look for: Atlanta to attend Emory. It's close to campus, rent is reasonable, the apartment is nice, and the amenities are great (2 pools, and a gym that's decent enough not to need a separate membership). Also it has Google Fiber, which is a big plus. There's also a Excellent location campus bus stop right across the street, and a ton of students live on the property. There's a good mix of grad students, young Reasonably-priced professionals, and older residents that makes it a fun, yet quiet apartments place to live. It's close to a few grocery stores and restaurants even though it's in a suburban area.” Solid amenities 2nd GABLES EMORY POINT 25+ $$ PEOPLE Druid Hills
Review by Goizueta Business School Student “Emory Point's location is unbeatable. Being able to walk to campus is amazing, and having access to the shops and restaurants in the complex is wonderful. The maintenance staf is fantastic; they are professional, helpful, courteous, and all- around great at their jobs. The leasing ofce/management is Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR often very frustrating to work with. Living here is great, but the process of getting to live here was unnecessarily challenging.” $1,355 $1,430 $1,850 $2,000 3rd HIGHLAND LAKE 15+ TOP 5 $ PEOPLE North Druid Hills
1st POST BRIARCLIFF 30+ PEOPLE
2nd GABLES EMORY POINT 25+ PEOPLE
3rd HIGHLAND LAKE 15+ PEOPLE Review by Goizueta Business School Student “the complex is nearby the clairmont campus (20 minutes of th walk distance), so it is very easy to catch the shuttle bus, which 4 HIGHLAND SQUARE 10+ PEOPLE is important for students who don't drive.”
th WINDSOR OLD 4 PEOPLE FOURTH WARD 10+
14 1st MODERA BUCKHEAD 9.8 $$$$ AMENITY BEST FOR Buckhead RATING AMENITIES Highest-rated properties for amenities
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Review by Emory Goizueta Student What top amenity properties typically ofer: “Really nice apartments, great location, but Peachtree road is very noisy. If you live here, I highly recommend living on a high foor to reduce the amount of street noise in your apartment.”
Great common spaces 2nd Convenient location NORTH AND LINE 9.6 $$$$ AMENITY Old Fourth Ward Excellent management RATING Newer construction
Review by Emory Goizueta Student “Great experience. Residents are of similar age. Many community events.”
3rd AMLI BUCKHEAD 9.4 $$$$ AMENITY Buckhead, 3450 Roxboro Rd NE RATING
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR $1,755 $1,830 $2,250 $2,400
TOP 5 Review by Emory Goizueta Student "I really love living here. There are many amenities and it is not too far from campus. Not many Goizueta students live here, but st AMENITY that is fne since I see them all in my courses anyway. Though it 1 MODERA BUCKHEAD 9.8 RATING is on the pricier side of things, I think it is worth it."
nd AMENITY 2 NORTH AND LINE 9.6 RATING
rd AMENITY 3 AMLI BUCKHEAD 9.4 RATING
th AMENITY 4 THE MONROE 9.2 RATING
th AMENITY 5 ATLANTIC HOUSE 9.0 RATING
15 1st ARTESIAN EAST VILLAGE 9.7 $ VALUE BEST FOR Atlanta, 1438 Bouldercrest Rd RATING VALUE Highest-rated properties for value
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Review by Emory Goizueta Student What top value properties typically ofer: “Artesian East Village isn't close to where many other Goizueta students live. It's located in East Atlanta, about a 15-minute drive to Emory but doesn't have great public transportation to campus. The complex is afordable, clean, and management is very responsive. I would live here again, but this is for someone Great price-to-space trade who doesn't mind driving.” of Good location 2nd PHIPPS PLACE 9.5 Solid amenities and basic $$ VALUE features Buckhead RATING
Review by Emory Goizueta Student “Great location and spacious foor plan. - 1bed room plan is around 900ft and 2bed is around 1200ft and has balcony - nice interior(but little bit old) - built by concrete. no noise from other unit - pet friendly. 2min to pet park - located in center of buckhead. near Lenox square mall by walking from apartment 30sec to Target,Publix and Dick's 7min to Lenox square mall 10min to Marta subway”
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 3rd $1,155 $1,230 $1,650 $1,800 GABLES SHERIDAN 9.3 $ VALUE North Druid Hills, 1514 Sheridan Rd NE RATING TOP 5
1st ARTESIAN EAST VALUE VILLAGE 9.7 RATING
nd VALUE 2 PHIPPS PLACE 9.5 RATING Review by Emory Goizueta Student “I have lived here for two years and have loved living here. Management is super responsive, and has done a lot to improve rd VALUE 3 GABLES SHERIDAN 9.3 RATING amenities including recently renovating the gym, adding in package lockers, and renovating the individual apartments. The apartments are super spacious for the price, and even the not 4th THE MARQ AT VALUE renovated units are still really nice.” BROOKHAVEN 9.0 RATING
th VALUE 5 ATLANTIC BRIARCLIFF 8.9 RATING
16 1st OLEANDER 9.9 $$$ OVERALL HIGHEST North Druid Hills RATING RATED Buildings with the best overall ratings
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Review by Emory Goizueta Student What the highest-rated properties typically ofer: "Oleander is a new apartment complex a couple miles from campus, in a very safe and quiet area. The facilities are immaculate and the staf has been incredible. There are many Emory students here due to the proximity to campus and the value for what you're paying. There is also community wide High-end amenities internet, so you don't have to set up your own. Because it's community wide, you're connected to high-speed WiFi wherever Close proximity to work/ you are on the complex" school Nearby stores/grocery 2nd THE MONROE 9.7 Excellent management $$$ OVERALL Buckhead RATING
Review by Emory Goizueta Student “This is a very nice apartment adjacent to the Bobby Jones golf course at the buckhead/midtown line.”
3rd YOO ON THE PARK 9.6 $$$$ OVERALL Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR Midtown RATING $1,555 $1,630 $2,050 $2,200 TOP 5
st OVERALL 1 OLEANDER 9.9 RATING Review by Emory Goizueta Student “What I love the most about my location is the support I get nd OVERALL from the administrative team.” 2 THE MONROE 9.7 RATING
rd OVERALL 3 YOO ON THE PARK 9.6 RATING
th OVERALL 4 755 NORTH 9.2 RATING
5th ARTESIAN EAST OVERALL VILLAGE 9.1 RATING
17 Townhomes Smaller properties and how to fnd them
ABOUT TOWNHOMES
Townhomes are apartments in older buildings, typically a few stories tall. They Finding a townhome usually do not have a doorman, an elevator, Townhomes can be challenging to fnd because they tend to be or many amenities, but can be cheaper and individually owned and do not have full time leasing managers. more spacious than the apartment and Townhome listings are typically available ~60 days in advance. You condo units in high-rises. can fnd a townhome by searching online listings, contacting a
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A TOWNHOME landlord directly, or by working with VeryApt's Concierge Team who can help identify some options. CHEAPER LARGER FLOOR PLANS
3+ BEDROOMS AVAILABLE MORE PRIVACY Preparing for a townhome search Most Emory Goizueta students opt for larger properties in order to WHY YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID A TOWNHOME live closer to other students and simplify the housing search. That said, there are plenty of wonderful townhomes - be prepared to NO DOORMAN LESS CONVENIENT LOCATIONS visit more properties to fnd that perfect home, carefully examine the pros/cons, and move quickly if you fnd a unit you love. OLDER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED AMENITIES
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Check online reviews and talk to Sounds often travel well through Leases with independent landlords previous tenants to fnd out about townhomes and you can easily be are negotiable. Check your lease for your landlord. Look for one that disturbed by barking dogs, music, or restrictions on sub-letters and visitor responds quickly to maintenance construction. Check out the policies. You may be able to avoid a requests and has a history of surrounding area to get a sense for rent increase by locking in a longer returning deposits. what it may be like. lease. LANDLORD GRADES and the Renting Process
GRADE LANDLORD Understanding THE RENTING PROCESS A+ AMLI Residential If this is your frst time renting, here is a heads A- Atlantic | Pacifc Companies up on what the process is like:
A+ CWS Apartment Homes Application process You will be asked to fll out an application for an A- Camden apartment. Likely this will include an application fee ($30-50) and potentially a deposit (up to one B month’s rent). If you’re an international student, you Campus Apartments may have to provide alternate information - in the absence of a social security number, bank accounts, A- Gables Residential etc., often landlords will accept your visa documents and acceptance letter. Landlords will use your A Greystar information to approve you based only on your credit history and income. In the event where there are A+ issues, a landlord may grant the application on the Lincoln Property Company condition that a guarantor cosigns the lease. A+ Monterra After you're approved A landlord will often ask for a security deposit and A Northwood Investors LLC prepaid rent. A landlord typically charges up to two months' rent as a security deposit and will ask for up B Perennial Properties to two months in prepaid rent. Anything beyond this is more than normal. At the end of your lease and A+ after you give proper notifcation that you are Pollack Shores Real Estate Group moving out (typically 60-90 days), the landlord has 30 days to return the security deposit at the end of A- RKW Rivergate KW Residential the lease. The landlord may not return the deposit in full if there are claimed damages to the property or B- The Finger Companies other charges outstanding.
B- Tribridge Residential What to look out for Check for additional charges or obligations that could A+ Windsor Communities cost you more than the listed price of a property. This could include move-in/move-out fees, renters insurance requirements, condo fees, common B Woodward Management Partners electrical fees, etc. Defnitely ask about what previous electrical/utility bills have been to get a feel for any additional monthly costs there may be. Be sure to research the landlord and management company Landlord Grades before placing any sort of deposit. If you have any Grades were assigned to landlords by using a specifc questions, feel free to reach out to us at combination of management ratings and overall [email protected]. ratings for the properties they manage.
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