Buckhead Rent Prices & Neighborhood Guide
Upscale neighborhood with luxury shopping, fine dining, mansions, and Atlanta's wealthiest residents.
Atlanta, GAAvg Rent: $2,600/moWalk Score: 65
Walkability
65
Walk Score
Transit
55
Transit Score
Commute
15-25 min
To Downtown
Safety
Good (varies)
Rating
Buckhead Rent Prices
Studio
$1,500
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,900
per month
2 Bedrooms
$2,800
per month
3 Bedrooms
$4,200
per month
Rent Trend: Stable premium
Neighborhood Character
Vibe & Demographics
Neighborhood Vibe
Upscale, prestigious, shopping-focused
Demographics
Affluent professionals, wealthy families, executives
Best For
Affluent residentsLuxury shoppersCareer executivesFine dining lovers
Lifestyle & Amenities
Restaurant Scene
Upscale, fine dining, celebrity chefs
Nightlife
Active - upscale clubs, lounges
Schools
Excellent private schools
Pros & Cons of Living in Buckhead
Pros
- Luxury amenities
- Great shopping
- Fine dining
- MARTA access
Cons
- Very expensive
- Traffic nightmare
- Some crime in club areas
- Car-dependent
Parks & Recreation
- Chastain Park
- Frankie Allen Park
Public Transit
- MARTA Red Line
- Bus routes
Popular Streets
- Peachtree Road
- Lenox Road
- Piedmont Road
Key Amenities
- Lenox Square
- Phipps Plaza
- Luxury shopping
- Fine dining
Compare with Other Atlanta Neighborhoods
Midtown Atlanta
2BR Rent:$2,600
Walk Score:88
Urban, cultural, vibrant
Virginia-Highland
2BR Rent:$2,200
Walk Score:82
Charming, walkable, neighborhood-focused
Decatur
2BR Rent:$2,000
Walk Score:75
Small-town feel, family-friendly, progressive
Inman Park
2BR Rent:$2,500
Walk Score:85
Historic, trendy, walkable
Old Fourth Ward
2BR Rent:$2,400
Walk Score:80
Historic, developing, diverse
Helpful Resources for Renters
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