2014-15 Guide | Atlanta, Georgia

RSPH HOUSING GUIDE & STUDENT LIFE 2014

HOUSING & STUDENT LIFE GUIDE

Introduction

This housing and living guide is based on information collected from approximately 250 current Rollins students. While there are many more housing options than included here, this is a select list of popular apartment communities and neighborhoods near Emory University to help you make an informed decision regarding your own housing in Atlanta.

Please note that the rent prices included in this guide are subject to change and should be used only as an estimate. If you are interested in subletting from a current student, please contact that person directly using the information provided at the end of this guide.

Summary:

• Most students live in apartment complexes. • Most students secured housing using the Emory Off-Campus Guide.

Contents:

• Map and descriptions of select Atlanta neighborhoods • Popular student apartment communities • Housing statistics from 2013-2014 students • Favorite things about Atlanta • Subletting Opportunities

Neighborhoods Near Rollins School of Public Health

Atlanta is comprised of different neighborhoods, each with a unique atmosphere and culture. The map below highlights a few.

This map is available through ProMove (http://blog.promove.com/atlanta/atlanta-neighborhood/)

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 in which students live. 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.

Neighborhoods Near Rollins School of Public Health (continued)

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.

Campus Crossings

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 a Kroger grocery store 0.2 miles away. Campus

Crossings is located along Cliff Shuttle route B.

Rent: Available in 1bed/1bath, 2bed/2bath, 3bed/3bath -- $635 - $1,120 (by the bed leasing) - Rent includes: high speed internet, water & trash Contact Information: P: 888-572-4079 Website: http://www.campusapts.com/briarcliff/

“Campus Crossings is a good place for your first year when you are getting used to things and if you want be close to campus. It's not the cheapest, but you pay for the convenience to campus and it's

fully furnished.”

Amenities: clubhouse, swimming pool, recreational areas, fitness facilities, washer and dryer in every apartment, secure access community

Post Briarcliff

Post Briarcliff is located on LaVista Road in the Druid Hills neighborhood, 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: Available in 1 bed/1bath, 2 bed/1bath, 2bed/2bath, 3bed/2.5 baths -- $950-$1700 per unit

Contact Information: P: 866-962-5787 Website: http://www.postproperties.com/community.aspx?community=207400

Amenities: two swimming pools, tennis court, gated community, fitness center, laundry facility

“I lived in Post Briarcliff last year and loved it. The community

there was a lot better oriented towards graduate students but

was not as dorm-like as Campus Crossings.”

President Park

President Park is located in the Decatur area. This complex is on the Cliff Shuttle line, 1.3 miles from RSPH, and walking

distance from Publix supermarket, as well as several restaurants/coffee shops. President Park offers furnished rooms available for extra charge.

Rent: Available in 1bed/1bath, 2bed/1bath, 2bed/2bath, 3bed/2bath -- $450 - $960 (by the bed leasing) - Rent includes: cable, internet, water, trash Contact Information: P: 888-892-1371 Website: http://www.campusapts.com/PresidentPark/

"I love living at President Park because of its convenience

and price. It is close to campus, grocery stores,

coffee shops and restaurants. The management is great.

Amenities: swimming pool, onsite laundry facilities, roommate matching

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: Available in 1 bed/1bath, 2bed/2bath, 2bed/1bath, 3bed/2bath -- $943- $1,905 per unit

Contact Information: P: (888)-563-5176 Website: http://www.highlandlake-apts.com/

“Highland Lake Apartments is a good place for first year graduate

students when you don’t have a car and want to be close to campus.

The apartment is a gated community and has a very beautiful

view.”

Amenities: swimming pool, recreational areas, fitness area, furnished units available, golf courses, washer dryer in unit

Clairmont Reserve

Clairmont Reserve is located in the Decatur area. It is 2 miles from campus and close to the Cliff Shuttle line.

Rent: Available in 1bed/bath or 2bed/2bath -- $910-$1,315 per unit Contact Information: P: 404-315-8101 Website: www.clairmontreserve.com/

“I HIGHLY recommend Clairmont Reserve. Highly

affordable and very close to campus for public transportation.”

Amenities: fitness center, pool, clubroom with Plasma TV, DVD rental library, pet friendly community, across from Cliff Shuttle

“Clifton apartments is very close to campus

and affordable.”

Clifton Apartments

Clifton Apartments is located in the Druid Hills neighborhood. It is a gated community about one mile from RSPH and is on the Cliff Shuttle line.

Rent: Available in 1bed/bath or 2bed/2bath -- $849-$1099 per unit

Contact Information: P: 404- 320-1953 Website: www.cliftonapts.com/

Amenities: gated community, pool area, wood burning gas fireplace, sun room, patio, fenced in dog park, fitness center, free Cliff shuttle to Emory campus

Other Apartment Communities Near Emory

Complex Name Neighborhood Website

Emory Point Emory www.gables.com Gables Sheridan Druid Hills/Emory Area www.gables.com

Briarhill Druid Hills/Emory Area www.briarhillapts.com Viera Briarcliff Druid Hills/Emory Area http://www.vierabriarcliffapts.com/

Highland Square Druid Hills/Emory Area www.highlandsquareatlanta.com Harwood Condominiums Druid Hills/Emory Area www.harwoodcondominiums.com

Calibre Woods Druid Hills/Emory Area www.calibrewoods.com Lindbergh Vista Druid Hills/Emory Area www.vistalindbergh.com

The Conservatory Druid Hills/Emory Area www.conservatoryatdruidhills.com Kenco-Lavista/ Briarcliff Druid Hills/Emory Area www.kencoapartments.com

Emory Woods Decatur www.emorywoods.com Longwood Apartments Decatur www.equityapartments.com

Gables Montclair Decatur www.gables.com Jackson Square Decatur www.liveatjacksonsquare.com

The information and statements in this guidebook do not represent the views of the Rollins School of Public Health or Emory University. Furthermore, the content of the guidebook does not represent an endorsement of any company or entity named.

Do Rollins students live with roommates? Why yes they do! While most Rollins students have at least one roommate, some also choose to stay alone.

Atlanta Housing & Living Survey

Current Rollins students were surveyed to find out about their housing experiences. Over 250 students responded. Questions were asked about everything from their number of roommates to how much they paid for rent. Their responses were used to create the following charts and provide YOU with more insight about living in Atlanta. What type of housing do Rollins students live in? Atlanta offers several housing style options. The majority of Rollins students stay in apartments but some also live in rented homes, townhouses, and condos.

House , 18.52%

Apartment, 71.11%

Duplex, 3.70%

Other, 6.67%

None, 27.78%

1 roommate, 47.41%

2 roommates,

17.41%

3 roommates, 4.81%

4 or more, 2.59%

Strongly agree, 18.52%

Agree, 50.37%

Neutral, 17.04%

Disagree, 13.33%

Strongly disagree,

0.74%

"I find my rent affordable."

How much do Rollins students pay for rent? Rent prices in Atlanta vary based on the location and type of housing. The majority of students at Rollins pay $501-$600 or $601-700 for rent per month.

<$400, 3.33%

$401-$500,

16.67%

$501-$600, 19.26%

$601-$700, 21.85%

$701-$800, 17.41%

$801-$900, 8.52%

$901+, 9.63%

Other, 3.33%

Do Rollins students think their rent is affordable? Yes they do! Most students agreed that their rent was affordable and only a small number of students thought they could not afford their current rent price.

How do Rollins students find housing? Besides this fabulous housing guide, there are plenty of ways to start the housing search. Most students took the search into their own hands and did individual searches, or utilized the Emory Off-Campus Housing Finder.

How do Rollins students get to school? No matter where you choose to stay, you want to make sure you can get to the most important place in Atlanta…Rollins! Many students utilize the (free!) Emory Cliff Shuttle students, and many drive to school. Some students use Atlanta’s public transportation system, MARTA.

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"What transportation options do you have from your housing to school?"

A Few of Our Favorite Things

Summer (and 2013-2014) Subletting Opportunities Name Contact info Sublet Dates Location

Rent (per month)

Additional information

Jane Eyre elisabeth.jane.eyre@emory.edu May 7-July 31

Campus Crossings $645/month + $70 for covered parking

I desperately need to sublet!

Rachel Rosmarin

rachel.rosmarin@emory.edu, 845-325-2010

Mid May – mid August

Campus Crossings

Anna Tate annatate73@gmail.com, 202-407-1565

June and July Calibre Woods Drive ~$800 One bedroom, sun room/office, deck with furniture, parking space, gated entry, cable/internet (wifi), flat screen TV, fireplace, laundry room with full-size appliances, all kitchen appliances (including dishwasher) and dishes, linens provided, quiet, 3 minutes from Emory.

Kylie Saunders

kylie.m.saunders@gmail.com May-August Campus Crossings $720, which includes a parking spot, but I’m definitely willing to negotiate!

Apartment is super close to campus; accessible via walking or the Emory Shuttle. Is right next door to a Kroger. And tons of graduate students live here!

Heidi Schroffel

heidi.schroffer@emory.edu June-July Calibre Woods Apartment Complex

$1179 Two bedrooms, two baths, and a little office

Noreen Alabi nalabi92@gmail.com, 404-993-4216

May 10-July 31

Campus Crossings $615 + electricity and cable

Fully furnished! Parking spot available.

Cole Youngner

cyoungn@emory.edu, 636-751-3517

Need a new roommate starting June 1st

1935 Westminster Way NE (near Druid Hills and Decatur, off N. Decatur)

$665 We have one dog, a medium-sized black lab.

Name Contact info Sublet Dates Location Rent

(per month) Additional information

Scott Decker scottgdecker@gmail.com, 734-589-9603

May-August 220 Lamont Drive, Decatur, GA 30300

$650 Water included Washer/dryer in the apartment A lot of space, would be ideal for a couple. comes fully furnished. 2.5 miles from campus. Easy bike access and also along the CCTMA route. > 1 mile from Decatur city.

Jennifer Beeler

jennifer.beeler@emory.edu June 1-July 31

Campus Crossings $705

Aditya Singh Bisht

bishtadityasingh@gmail.com, 404-980-5543

Campus Crossings $615 Fully furnished, gated and secure community, WiFi and water included

Yonah EtShalom

yonah.etshalom@emory.edu June 1-July 31

Campus Crossings $650, negotiable Fully furnished, private bathroom, biggest bedroom in the 3br apartment.

Claire Peterson

claire.e.peterson@emory.edu, 630-347-0923

May 4-August 23

Intersection of Clifton Road and N. Decatur Road

$700, negotiable

Minh Luu 404-723-5156 June 10-July 30

Emory Woods $800 Two-story apartment. Nice view. 2 bedroom. Fully furnished with everything needed for immediate stay. A lot of space. Green area with giant front yard. Highly ideal for short summer stay (2 months)

Kate Bohnert kate.bohnert@emory.edu, 816-739-3440

May 1-August 1

2119 Palifox Dr. NE, Atlanta GA 30307 (Lake Claire)

$840, negotiable Fully furnished, includes cable, internet, and all utilities.

Cathy McDermott

cjmcder@emory.edu May 18-June 24; August 1-30

Edgewood neighborhood (just off of Moreland and Dekalb past Little Five Points)

$600 Two very friendly roommates and one very affectionate dog

Name Contact info Sublet Dates Location Rent

(per month) Additional information

Natalie Peters

natalie.peters@emory.edu Rent is $562.5/month + utilities (average~$45), internet $15/month

May be looking for a new roommate for next fall! Contact me if interested. Females preferred. I have a cat.

Shona Smith shona.rebecca.smith@emory.edu, (231) 343-8813

May 10-August 10 (can be flexible with a day or two)

1090 Rogeretta Drive Atlanta, GA 30329

$452 Would also be responsible for some portion of utilities (water, electric, gas, internet)

Daniella Coker

dfcoker@gmail.com, 510-258-1114

May 19-August 20

Campus Crossings $650 Own room, own bathroom, on Cliff shuttle route to campus, apartment with two other bedrooms, unfurnished room but furnished common area.

Jordan Smith jordan.michael.smith@emory.edu May 14-August 14

North Druid Hills $550

Courtney Peters

courtney.peters@emory.edu (808) 443-1048

Available after May 31

Weatherstone Condominiums (Briarcliff and Lavista)

$510 + utilities You will have one roommate (PhD student), and pets are allowed. There is a W/D in the condo plus a pool in the complex.

Liz Lugten elugten@emory.edu May 6-August 15

Campus Crossings $740 plus $75 for parking

Lauren Canary

lbcanary@gmail.com Emory Woods $400 3 bedroom apt. Emory Woods is at the corner of North Decatur and Clairmont Roads. CCTMA, North Dekalb, and South Dekalb Emory shuttles run from the neighborhood.

Name Contact info Sublet Dates Location Rent

(per month) Additional information

Adam Lipus adam.lipus@emory.edu Mid May-mid July

Kirkwood $400, including utilities

Amara Ugwu agugwu@emory.edu May-forever 1683 Briarcliff Road NE (right next to Campus Crossings)

$600, fully furnished

Safe, fully furnished, and convenient location.

Chloe Barrera

May 10-August 10 (flexible by a couple of weeks)

Virginia Highlands $1300, including all utilities

Summer Sublet in Atlanta's Best Neighborhood! One bedroom, one and a half bathroom. Walk to restaurants, shops, bars, the beltline, and Piedmont Park. Three miles from Emory and the CDC. This is the main apartment in a quadplex home, located on a quiet street. The Apartment has a huge front porch, high ceilings, wood floors, a washer/dryer and parking. It is fully furnished and ready to be lived in!

Caitlin Allen 614-554-5298 May 1-August 1

On the corner of Clifton Road and North Decatur. Less than one mile from campus!

$700 The best spot around! A full sized garden,huge back yard, hammock, and porch. Walking distance from Emory. Parking space included.

Vanetta Thomas

vthoma2@emory.edu June 10-August 15

Off of exit 93 (Shallowford Road)

Negotiable

Christina Brumme

christina.brumme@emory.edu June-August, or roommate for 2014-2015 school year

Avondale Estate (Decatur) $700-$1000 (flexible)

I have a 55 pound dog

Name Contact info Sublet Dates Location Rent

(per month) Additional information

Michelle Deneen

michelle.e.deneen@gmail.com, 970-275-2973

Mid-May – July 30

Marquis of North Druid Hills

$533 plus about $50 in utilities

Could come furnished or unfurnished. I am somewhat flexible on the start date.

Allison Schachter

a.r.schachter@emory.edu Mid-May – August

Druid Hills $590 + utilities One bedroom available in a 2-bedroom, 2 bath. Master suite.

Katie Hatfield

kah5455@gmail.com June-August Campus Crossings $660

Sarah Neale sarah.neale@emory.edu, 571-289-1974

May 15-August 15

Campus Crossings $705 I am flexible in these dates. I would like to leave most of my things in the apt, but am willing to move the majority if you would prefer. My roommate is also looking for a sublet during the same time period.

Roxanne Moore

roxanne.moore@emory.edu June 1- July 31

Clairmont Reserves $796, including utilities, furnished

Michael Mina

michael.j.mina@gmail.com Usually have one or two rooms available

Scottdale (near Dekalb Farmers Market/Decatur)

$400-$550, depending on room

Emily Brennan

emily.raynae.brennan@emory.edu May 10-August 20

Sloan Square Apartments (Briarcliff and LaVista)

$799 One bedroom, new appliances, washer/dryer in unit, lots of space in quiet complex, less than 2 miles from campus

Rabia Mahmood

rabiazmah@gmail.com May-August Briarhill Apartments (Briarcliff and Sheridan)

$500, or best offer

2 bedroom, 2 bath. Will be renting out one of the rooms, fully furnished.

Name Contact info Sublet Dates Location Rent

(per month) Additional information

Alex Plum aplum@emory.edu, 810-210-0090

May 1 (or 8)-July 31 (or August 7)

Oak Pointe Apts 475 Oakdale Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30307

$500 includes rent, parking, all utilities, and internet

Negotiable!

Rebecca Goldstein

rsgoldstein4@gmail.com Mid-May-July 31

Campus Crossings $745 + utilities

Michelle Leisner

(310) 435-8159, Michelle.leisner@gmail.com

May 15-August 15

Decatur, GA $375

Pari Chowdhary

pari.chowdhary@emory.edu May-August 2014, August 2014-July 2015

787 Houston Mill Road Harwood Condominiums

$680-$700 3 minute walk to Rollins

Randall Van Dolson

rvandol@emory.edu Druid Hills $775

Evelyn Howatt

howatte@gmail.com Near Emory