5,418 Atlanta, GA, USA apartments for rent

Arts

Atlanta is a truly musical city – with something for every taste. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs classical music and puts on fun events. In October, get yourself in the Halloween spirit when you watch the Nightmare Before Christmas – with the soundtrack performed live by the Atlanta Orchestra. For contemporary acts, the Tabernacle (or just the Tabby) brings performers like Adele, Die Antwoord, and Guns and Roses to Atlanta on a regular basis. Usher’s RBMG record label is also based in Atlanta. Other musical celebrities living in Atlanta include Andre 3000 and Justin Bieber.

Business and Employment

Don’t be fooled by Atlanta’s easy going Southern reputation. Business is straight booming here. Atlanta’s GDP is the eighth highest in the U.S. and thirty sixth highest in the world! Atlanta is home to the third largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the nation and ranked #5 in Forbes’ “Best Places for Business and Careers”. In addition to corporate operations and finance, IT is also huge - Atlanta is sometimes called the Silicon Peach. Young professionals love Atlanta, and with so many industry giants in town, students have great opportunities for networking and internships too. Top employers include Delta Airlines, Coca-Cola, Emory University, Cox, AT&T, Georgia Tech and Georgia State University.

Climate

They call it “Hotlanta” for a reason. Summers are hot and humid. There is rainfall year round, and about 50 days of freezing temperatures in the winter.

Demographics

Atlanta is the cultural capital of African-American population and one of the prominent sites during civil right movement. The black residence is a majority in the core of the city and certain suburbs. It is one of the fastest growing southern cities, with a vibrant economy, cheap housing, and stable job market. Atlanta’s population has grown every year since 1990 – the current population is about 448,000 people.

Landmarks

The World of Coca-Cola is a must see. Every kind of Coke you can imagine can be tried here. The Chattahoochee River for watersport action. Zoo Atlanta, the Historic Oakland Cemetery, Six Flags (intense roller coasters), Underground Atlanta (great shopping), the Martin Luther King Jr. Historical Site, the Center for Puppetry Arts (fun for kids), the High Museum of Art, the Georgia State Capitol.

Nightlife

Atlanta is just as hot at night as it is during the day. So grab your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and discover Atlanta’s nightlife. Tongue and Groove: operating for nearly twenty years in Buckhead, Tongue, and Groove is one of Atlanta’s nightlife gems. Two dance floors split between Top 40 and house. Eddie’s Attic: Intimate concert venue. The best place to see Americana in Atlanta. Cold beer. MJQ Concourse: This super cool dance club is Atlanta’s best-kept secret – it’s literally underground. The club has no online presence, and you need to find out where it is from a friend. Probably ask the coolest one. Sweetwater Brewing Company: Delicious Atlanta craft beer can be had here. Brewery tours are also available. Remember, Atlanta is a big city - so if you want to walk to the party and back, definitely look at apartments for rent near the center.

Transportation

Atlanta traffic can be heavy, and a car is the best way to navigate it. If you want to use public transport, there is a city-wide bus system, and the MARTA, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority - located around Five Points station downtown.