The burgeoning and growing metropolis of Atlanta, Georgia, offers a rich dose of history piggybacked with a modern dish of elegance. Numerous historical neighborhoods have undergone remodeling, converting to the architectural trends and residential settings of the present day. In a sprawling city of this size, one has some truly magnificent options when shopping for ideal Atlanta rentals. The following three neighborhoods should definitely be on your list when seeking up and coming places to settle down and rent a home.
Old Fourth Ward
Back in 2013, Kasim Reed, the mayor of Atlanta, declared that Old Fourth Ward would be a place of opportunity for businesses. He followed up by allotting various incentives and tax credits to businesses that wanted to setup shop in this district. Fast forward a year later, and countless businesses have setup shop, including Sister Louisa’s Church of the Ping Pong Emporium and the Sound Table – bars that have gained national interest in recent years. Numerous other businesses and commerce have settled down in this growing neighborhood, too. The Ponce City Market is set to host its ribbon-cutting this year, and will feature a 2 million square foot shopping center. Over $180 million was invested into this project, which will feature everything from a residential living area, to shops, restaurants and even a preschool. The area will be a hot seat for rentals in Atlanta by the end of the year.
Westside
The story behind this eloquent yet historical section is rich. A massive undertaking has been encumbered to revamp this entire area. Each building has been completely remodeled. Newer and modish, modern apartments, lofts, townhomes, retail centers, bars, restaurants, lounges and much more now populate its cobblestone streets. A nearby popular nightlife attraction, Terminal West, offers a 7,000 square foot live music event hub. Hip places to consider seeking Atlanta rentals include: White Provisions (luxury condos and retail space), 935M and Giant Lofts. The I-75 is just around the corner, making this a convenient area for commuters to live in a cozy suburb with real grit and history.
Ormewood
A stroll down historical Ormewood Avenue would tell you that it’s nothing like what it was in the 1920s, when bungalows made from brick and tract housing were built to accommodate returning soldiers from WWI. Today, gorgeous and artistically designed homes populate this area, surrounded by the cloaking shade of tall oaks and gorgeous everglades of the nearby park that sits on the Atlanta Beltline. Homes here start in the low $200s with some homes surpassing the high $700s. A number of nearby schools, businesses and nightlife attractions make this suburb a hot prospect for those seeking rentals in Atlanta.