Where To Live
Atlanta has many distinct, diverse areas that are fun to explore and perfect for living. Emory University does not offer on-campus graduate student housing, but there are several apartment communities very close to campus that offer affordable rental rates. Many communities offer discounts specifically to Emory students and are accessible via the Emory Cliff Shuttle.
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RSPH students tend to live in Druid Hills, Decatur, and the Morningside/Virginia-Highland areas.
| Druid Hills | 5-10 minutes from campus | Emory is located in the Druid Hills neighborhood. This area is mainly residential with several large gated apartment complexes and some duplexes students live in. | |
| Decatur | 10-15 minutes from campus | This “small town” is located 10-15 minutes away from Emory. Downtown Decatur has restaurants, bars, and boutiques that Emory students frequent. Most students who live in Decatur rent duplexes or houses. | |
| Morningside/Virginia-Highland | 10-15 minutes from campus | At the center of the Morningside/Virginia-Highland neighborhoods is North Highland Ave, a trendy street with a lot of bars and restaurants. Many young people live in this area in one of a few large apartment complexes, small older apartment buildings, or in duplexes and houses for rent. | |
| Candler Park/Inman Park | 10-15 minutes from campus | These artsy neighborhoods have houses and small apartments for rent. Located between these two neighborhoods is the Little Five Points district with restaurants, hipster bars, and second-hand shops. | |
| Midtown | 20 minutes from campus | Midtown consists of mostly high-rise living or duplexes near Piedmont Park - a large park located close to downtown with biking and walking trails and a lot of open green space. The main drag in Atlanta, Peachtree Road, runs through Midtown, and there are bars and clubs along both Peachtree Street and nearby Crescent Avenue. | |
| Buckhead | 20-25 minutes from campus | Buckhead is Atlanta’s main shopping district and most ritzy neighborhood. Many new college graduates live in one of the many large apartment complexes near Lenox or Phipps Malls. | |
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Accessibility Map
The following map was developed by Helen Lim, MPH '11 as a component of her capstone project. It is designed to highlight transportation options and amenities in and around the neighborhoods close to Rollins. Click on the image to take a closer look!
Apartment Communities
There are several apartment communities nearby that offer affordable, comfortable living spaces. Listed below are the apartment communities where many RSPH students call home!
Campus Crossings at Briarcliff
Campus Crossings is located in the Emory area along Briarcliff Road, approximately one mile from RSPH. The complex offers fully furnished apartments, roommate matching, mostly graduate student residents, and 0.2 miles from Kroger grocery store, along Cliff Shuttle route B.
Rent Information:
Available in 1bed/1bath, 2bed/2bath, 3bed/3bath
President Park
President Park is located in the Decatur area. This complex is on the Cliff Shuttle line, 1.3 miles from RSPH, walking distance from Publix supermarket, several restaurants/coffee shops, and offers furnished rooms available for extra charge.
Rent Information:
Available in 1bed/1bath, 2bed/1bath, 2bed/2bath, 3bed/2bath
Highland Lake
Highland Lake Apartments is located in the Decatur Area. RSPH is within walking distance and there are shuttles to main campus and grocery stores. The complex is also close to Lullwater Park and Toco Hills.
Rent Information:
Available in 1 bed/1bath, 2bed/2bath, 2bed/1bath, 3bed/2bath
Clairmont Reserve
Clairmont Reserve is located in the Decatur area. It is 2 miles from campus and close to the Cliff Shuttle line.
Rent Information:
Available in 1bed/bath or 2bed/2bath
Post Briarcliff
Post Briarcliff is located on LaVista Road in the Druid Hills neighborhood, and is 2.2 miles away from RSPH, and is on the Cliff Shuttle line. Graduate student friendly, close to Rollins and less than 1 mile from Toco Hills and Whole Foods.
Rent Information:
Available in 1 bed/1bath, 2 bed/1bath, 2bed/2bath, 3bed/2.5 baths
Below are some other options in the area to explore.
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Community Name |
Neighborhood |
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Gables Emory Point |
Emory |
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Gables Sheridan |
Druid Hills/Emory Area |
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Briarhill |
Druid Hills/Emory Area |
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Viridian |
Druid Hills/Emory Area |
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Highland Square |
Druid Hills/Emory Area |
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Harwood Condominiums |
Druid Hills/Emory Area |
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Calibre Woods |
Druid Hills/Emory Area |
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The Peninsula at Buckhead |
Lindberg/Buckhead area |
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The Sidney at Morningside |
Virginia Highlands / Emory Area |
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MLC Properties |
Inman Park / Virginia Highlands |
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Kenco-Lavista/ Briarcliff |
Druid Hills/Emory Area |
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Emory Woods |
Decatur |
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3131 Apartments |
Decatur |
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Gables Montclair |
Decatur |
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Jackson Square |
Decatur |
This listing is offered as a starting point for your own research into housing options. It does not represent an endorsement from RSPH or Emory.