r/ATLHousing

Hey everyone! My husband and I are moving to Atlanta in a couple of months for his job in Midtown, and we’ve never been before.

I’m honestly pretty anxious about safety because most of what you hear about Atlanta online/the news can sound intimidating, so I’d really appreciate some honest local opinions. We’re from Europe so safety is not something we often worry about, hence why I’m so anxious about it.

We’re mainly looking for:
- Areas that generally feel the safest and most comfortable day-to-day
- What the daily commute into Midtown is realistically like

We’ve been looking at places like Buckhead, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs.

Also — even if some of those areas are “safer,” is it still worth living closer to Midtown because of traffic? For people who live/work there, does Midtown itself feel relatively safe day-to-day?

Would really appreciate any advice from locals. If you have any apartment recs we would appreciate it also (flexible budget). Thanks!!

EDIT: To clarify, we are a couple in our 20’s, so we only need a 1 bedroom. Max budget is 2000$. I have autism so I tend to prefer the quiet, we don’t go out at night a lot, we much prefer a outside day-time activity like a walk, gardens, zoo, things like that. My husband will be working 3 days a week in office. Thank you everyone for your responses!!

HI, I’m a 25 and single and want to purchase a home. I’m curious to know if that’s even possible to do alone in Cobb county, I make about 60k a year. I have decent credit in the range of 680-720. If you were in a similar situation and were able to purchase a home. How much were you able to get a loan for approx.? How much did you put down? adid you have to pay closing cost?

TIA, a girl yearning for a place of her own :)

Hey everyone! I’m 30M and planning a move to Atlanta later this year from NYC. I work remotely, so I have some flexibility on where to live, and I’m trying to figure out which neighborhood would be the best fit socially and lifestyle-wise.

I'm looking to live around other young professionals around my age and I also have an active lifestyle so looking for places close by where I can go on runs as well.

Right now I keep hearing about Midtown and Old Fourth Ward, but I’d love some honest opinions from people who actually live in the city. I also looked up Sandy Springs and Brookhaven since they are right outside the city but worried it might be too sleepy for me.

Budget is around $2k for a 1BR if that helps.

Would love to hear the pros/cons of different areas and where you’d recommend for someone in my situation!

I have some old couches in my apartment that I’m trying to replace with a new one but I don’t know how to get rid of the old couches. They are old and nasty and cannot be resold. I tried the Atlanta department of solid waste services but they said they cannot pick it up because it’s an apartment. They suggested CHaRM (center for hard to recycle materials) but from their website it dosent look like they take furniture. I called 1-800GOTJUNK and they can take it but I’d need to pay $300 and I’d rather not do that.
So yeah, any ideas on a cheaper way to get rid of these things?

Hi ATLHousing, 28M lawyer moving to Atlanta with my dog in late august. Looking for a roommate to live in the Inman park, o4W, Virginia highland area.

Budget up to $1600 monthly for my portion for a 9/1 move in date. I’m pretty sociable and like reading, hiking, and having a drink or two. Definitely know how to keep to myself too.

DM if interested! Looking at some pretty nice places in my budget range just need a bud and we’ll be set!

Some friends and I are currently looking at getting a lease for about a year at their 4x4 options in both. We’ve been reading a lot of reviews for both places. For Catalyst, it seems like most of the negative reviews came during the construction period, and for Paloma, we saw that they’ve changed their name multiple times. Honestly, we were close to signing a lease with Paloma until we heard that.

From someone who has lived at either place, what are your thoughts? In terms of safety, is Paloma really worse? I know both places have had issues with car break-ins. Only one of us is planning to bring a car, so we’re also wondering how parking and overall security feel on a day-to-day basis.

Also, have either of the places had any noticeable pest problems like roaches or bugs?

Hi! I just moved back to Atl after graduating college and will be working right by Buckhead Village. I’m trying to decide whether to look into apartments in Midtown or O4W. Social life + safety are my biggest priorities, and I will have a car so don’t really need to worry about Marta. Also looking to get a Studio. Def just want somewhere that’s easy to meet people. If you guys have any advice I’d greatly appreciate it!

Hi everyone!

I will be moving to ATL for my job, which is on Peachtree. I want a luxury apartment close to my job, but I have had a hard time finding apartment locators who actually respond in a timely manner. I am studying for the bar, so visiting a bunch of apartments right now is not feasible.

Does anyone have any recommendations for apartment locators or great buildings in the downtown area for young professionals?

If anyone is moving to Atlanta soon and feels overwhelmed trying to figure out neighborhoods/apartments, feel free to ask questions here. I work in Atlanta real estate/apartment locating and tour properties across Midtown, Buckhead, O4W, West Midtown, Decatur, etc almost daily, so I’m happy to give honest opinions on buildings, pricing, commute considerations, walkability, etc.

Atlanta’s super block-by-block and a lot of apartment reviews online can be misleading, so sometimes it helps to hear from people actually in the market every day.

Happy to help however I can.

Looking at areas like McDonough, Riverdale, Jonesboro, Locust Grove and Griffin. House I'm looking for is about 325k FHA, over 3000 square feet, 4+ bed, 2+bath. Any suggestions besides redfin, and Zillow? There's got to be more options then houses that are TLC or mold ridden. No manufactured homes, condo, etc. Only residential or multifamily.

Any suggestions please!

Thanks in advanced

Greetings,

I accepted a good job opportunity in ATL, and though I have some experience with the city I have never lived here. I’m wondering if anyone has suggestions for where to live. I hear great things about VA-Highlands & Midtown for young adults, but wonder about safety. Wondering if you have any input, and apologize if this topic gets old.

Moving to apartment, upper 20s, single man. Love the outdoors & walking & the occasional pint at not-so-crowded places.

Appreciate any input. Take Care.

Edit; more info. Nurse working at Emory University Hospital. Plan to drive to work for convenience or walk/bike if close.

Hi! I’m 23F relocating to Atlanta by the end of August due to some abrupt changes in my living situation.

This will be my first time living on my own, so I don’t have rental history yet, and I’m currently in the process of building my credit (so it’s limited right now).
I’ll have about $3k saved when I move, so I’m trying to figure out realistic options with that budget.

I’m mainly looking for advice on:

- finding landlords or roommates willing to work with no rental history

- areas in/around Atlanta that are more affordable

- any tips for getting approved

I’m open to anything safe and reasonable, just trying to get on my feet. Any advice or resources would really help, thank you!

Hi there. So after 12 years of renting our 1BR in a Buckhead high rise, our tenant is moving away and we are debating to rent again or sell. The condo market seems soft, so we are leaning towards renting.

Where do folks these days look for quality rentals from private landlords? Zillow? FB Marketplace? My days of posting on Craigslist are long behind. Hahah.

And is there a resource to test our proposed rental rate against what’s market for our area?

Thanks!

Moving to Atlanta and am looking to purchase a home and am interested in the following neighborhoods. Any insight on which would be the most ideal, and what each neighborhoods pros/cons are? I work from home and only have to go in once a month so location to office isn’t a dealbreaker.

- Buckhead
- Virginia Highlands
- Historic Brookhaven
- Brookhaven
- Sandy Springs
- Morningside

Hey guys, just looking for an affordable 2 bedroom. Just a young dad trying to find a place for my daughter and I. Have a couple of requests, (ss appliances, and in unit washer and dryer)