For students
staying a minimum of 6 months, leasing an apartment can be a good option.
Many students would like to find their own apartments in Atlanta. Atlanta
apartments can come in many price ranges, but, whatever you choose,
at the very least, you will get substantially more freedom and privacy.
If you're new
to the area or haven't arrived in Atlanta yet, there are a few websites
that you may want to check out so that you can get an idea of the apartment
you want before your move. Sites like www.atlantaaptguide.com will give
you information on apartments in all the counties in the Atlanta area,
once you input some of the details of what you want in your apartment---such
as the number of bedrooms, how much you're willing to pay for rent,
and the date you plan on moving in. You can also check out Rent.com
(www.rent.com) for more information on Atlant apartments, or stop by
your local Promove (www.promove.com) office to find discounted apartments
in the area of Atlanta that you want to move to.
At the bottom
of the price scale are studio apartments. A "studio" is a
very small, basic, two-room unit in which the bedroom, living room and
kitchen are all in one area, with a small bathroom off to one side.
These are very economical, not only to rent, but also in terms of utilities.
Atlanta apartments for students frequently fall into this category,
and are ideal for those who want to live alone.
Studio cheap
apartments in Atlanta tend to be 400 - 600 square feet and start from
around $510 per moth -- ideal for a single person who simply needs a
place to eat and sleep. Rents can be somewhat higher closer to Downtown,
but when the cost and upkeep of an automobile is considered, one may
find it much more economical to spend more in rent in order to avoid
commuting costs (not to mention the hassle) as well as the benefits
of living in the central city. This could even eliminate the need to
purchase a car.
The next level
of Atlanta apartments in terms of rental price is, of course, one bedroom
units. One bedroom cheap apartments in Atlanta also vary in terms of
square footage. Some are as small as 500 square feet; others may be
as much as 1000 square feet. How much square footage will affect the
rental price, as will the location.
From around $850,
a student can find an 800 square foot, two bedroom one bath apartment
located only 5 miles from school (about a 20-30 minute commute on a
bicycle). From around $600, one can have a one-bedroom apartment with
AC and free high-speed Internet.
One thing to
keep in mind when considering an apartment in Atlant is that in most
cases, the resident is responsibile for utilities, ie., electric and
gas, and sometimes water, sewer, and trash pickup. Therefore, students
looking for off-campus housing will probably want to consider a smaller
unit that is less expensive to heat during the winter and to air condition
in the summer.
If you are planning
a move to the Atlanta area, it definitely pays to do some comparison
shopping. Many apartments in Atlanta offer move-in deals (such as a
free month). Many Atlanta apartments maintain websites, and even allow
one to take a "virtual tour" of the units they offer.
In fact, a simple
Internet search on your favorite search engine will reveal numerous
rental units within 5 miles of the school in the $550 - $900 price range.
Better yet, many of these apartments maintain websites, so if you are
from outside the metro area, you can easily take "virtual tours"
of cheap apartments for students in Atlanta, Georgia. Doing some online
shopping ahead of time is highly recommended.
It is expected
in today's society that students will make some sacrifices in order
to obtain an education, but privacy and freedom from what are often
mindless rules and regulations don't have to be among them. There is
an abundance of inexpensive rental units available in Atlanta that are
modern, clean, and well-maintained. How much you'll spend on an apartment
in Atlanta really depends on how far you're willing to live from the
downtown area and how much living space you need.
