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REVIEWS AND ADVICE
        FROM CURRENT STUDENTS

             GOIZUETA MBA

      HOUSING GUIDE
          2021

 HOUSING DATA             TOP PROPERTIES
 NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED  LANDLORD INFO
 APARTMENT RATINGS        RENTER RESOURCES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS                GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE GUIDE
                                                          Start with the Housing Facts section. This section
                                                          should help you determine the type of apartment you'd
3    HOUSING FACTS                                        like to live in and how much you should expect to pay
     Our data on housing                                  in rent.
                                                          Read about different neighborhoods and narrow down
                                                          your search to parts of the city that you like most.
5    ABOUT VERYAPT
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                                                          Use the Apartment Ratings section to identify the
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                                                          best apartment buildings across the categories (e.g.
                                                          best amenities, highest rated) that matter most to you.
6    NEIGHBORHOODS OVERVIEW
     Most popular neighborhoods for Emory                 Visit VeryApt.com to read reviews, get pricing, and set
     Goizueta students                                    up appointments for the apartments you like most.

      7   North Druid Hills

     9    Decatur

     10 Old Fourth Ward                      ABOUT THE DATA IN THIS GUIDE
     11 Druid Hills                          All of the data in this guide are based on feedback from real
                                             renters in Atlanta. We asked students to rate their apartments on
                                             a scale of 1-10 across six categories:
12   DATA TABLE
     Compiled from Emory Goizueta student
     reviews

14   APARTMENT RATINGS
     Top apartments, based on the feedback
     of Emory Goizueta students
                                                    Overall                        Value                    Management
     14 Most Popular
     15 Best for Amenities
     16 Best for Value
     17 Highest Rated

19   LANDLORDS                                    Amenities                      Location                        Safety
     Ratings for landlords and management
     companies                               Based on their feedback, we compiled a list of the best apartment
                                             buildings for Emory Goizueta students. If you are interested in
                                             additional data that is not in the guide or have a housing
                                             question, you can reach us at contact@veryapt.com.

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Where Emory Goizueta students                    Who Emory Goizueta students
live                                             live with
                     45%   North Druid Hills
                                                                          30%    Alone
                     20%   Decatur
                                                                          45%    Spouse/partner
                     20%   Old Fourth Ward
                                                                          25%    Roommate
                     10%   Druid Hills
                                                                                 (excluding spouse/
                     5%    Other (
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NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED
An overview of the most popular neighborhoods for Emory Goizueta students

  1     North Druid Hills                     2      Decatur                              Other Neighborhoods
45% of Emory Goizueta students              20% of Emory Goizueta students                less than 5% each

North Druid Hills is home to a selection    Decatur is a vibrant neighborhood with a
of popular apartment complexes that         lot to offer. It's essentially a close-knit    5      Downtown
provide great environments for              city located southeast of Emory's
socializing with other Emory students.      campus that offers a relaxed vibe, great
Grocery shopping is fairly convenient       restaurants, and an upcoming music             6      Midtown
and the commute to campus isn't bad.        scene.

                                                                                           7      Druid Hills

  3     Old Fourth Ward                       4      Druid Hills                           8      Inman Park

20% of Emory Goizueta students              15% of Emory Goizueta students
                                                                                           9      Virginia Highland
Old Fourth Ward is a neighborhood that      Druid Hills is known as a suburb with a
has been expanding over the years.          tight-knit community that has developed
There are lots of bars and restaurants in   into one of the city's most prosperous         10     Buckhead
the neighborhood. It can be pricey but      neighborhoods.Located just about five
most renters say the vibrant social scene   miles east of Atlanta’s downtown, it is
make it worthwhile.                         perfect for people who seek the
                                            suburban lifestyle while being near to
                                            the city’s amenities.

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North Druid Hills
                                                          Trendy Suburbia

       ABOUT NORTH DRUID HILLS

 North Druid Hills is a trendy suburb, part of the
  Druid Hill neighborhood, known for its charm,
  community, and culture. It is close enough to
    Atlanta for anyone looking to commute or
      enjoy the city life while also enjoying a
  suburban lifestyle. A favorite of professionals
  and college students alike, North Druid Hills is
              a perfect place to call home.

                Popular        Students

             Grocery Stores         Accesible

         MEDIAN RENTS IN NORTH DRUID HILLS

 $1,000                $1,125             $1,550
    Studio              1 Bedroom             2 Bedroom

                                    WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT NORTH DRUID HILLS
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Review by Goizueta Student                 POST BRIARCLIFF          Review by Goizueta Student           POST BRIARCLIFF
North Druid Hills is a convenient spot to live near                  Residential neighborhood, so not a lot of things to do,
campus. It takes me only 6 minutes to drive to school. It            but there are a number of good restaurants nearby and
definitely feels more like a suburb so keep that in mind.            it is close to the emory campus. Less than 10 minutes
There are a few good shopping centers in the area like               driving. Shuttle generally takes longer, depending on the
Toco Hills that have Publix, Kroger, and more.                       schedule, but it is free.

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Decatur
                                  Quaint City Separate from Atlanta

                ABOUT DECATUR

   Northeast of Atlanta lies Decatur, which is a
     favorite for many professionals, young
  families, and couples. There’s a great sense of
  community as demonstrated by the numerous
     activities the residents enjoy, including
    outdoor concerts, annual beach parties, a
     Blues & Bluegrass festival, and a July 4
  celebration with all of the trimmings including
    a parade, a concert and a fireworks show.

              Easy Commute        Quiet

             Always Something Happening

               MEDIAN RENTS IN DECATUR

 $1,200               1,360               1,400
    Studio            1 Bedroom           2 Bedroom

                                         WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT DECATUR
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Review by Goizueta Student                HIGHLAND LAKE        Review by Goizueta Student                ALEXAN 1133
Not as exciting as living in Midtown or Buckhead, but           I would recommend living near downtown Decatur to
there are plenty of restaurants and grocery stores in the       everyone. It can be expensive, but the Decatur
area. This is close to campus which minimizes the               community in unmatched. It has a unique neighborhood
weekday commute to Emory.                                       feel, even though it's in close proximity to Atlanta. The
                                                                restaurants and shops are fantastic, and there are
                                                                always community events going on -- like a beach or a
                                                                bonfire in the middle of Ponce de Leon.

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Old Fourth Ward
                              Trendy Neighborhood, Rich in History

       ABOUT OLD FOURTH WARD

  Lying on the East side of Atlanta is Old Fourth
      Ward. Corner to corner, there are hip
   restaurants, live music venues, and fashion
  stores. In recent years, the neighborhood has
  transformed into a bustling area. The Historic
   Fourth Ward Park is perfect for enjoying the
        outdoors. For people looking for a
         neighborhood rich in history and
    entertainment, the Old Fourth Ward is the
                    place to be.

             Campus        City Market

               Bars and Restaurants

         MEDIAN RENTS IN OLD FOURTH WARD

 $1,450             $1,545             $2,200
    Studio            1 Bedroom          2 Bedroom

                                   WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT OLD FOURTH WARD
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Review by Goizueta Student  AMLI OLD 4TH WARD                     Review by Goizueta Student  SAVANNAH MIDTOWN
It's definitely the best place I could've moved to after           Ponce City Market, plenty of places to eat, several parks
living in DC. Grocery stores, banks, liquor store, and             and the Beltline and all in this neighborhood. The
shopping center with trendy restaurants (Ponce City                downside is that LOTS of festivals and event are held in
Market) all walking distance (but not necessarily all              the area so roads will close and there is a ton of noise
walking friendly). At night, it's still a little sketch and        and foot traffic when it happens.
probably would not walk by myself. Its a close enough
uber ride to the VaHi, Midtown, and Edgewood bar
scenes (less than $10 dollars, no reason to DUI here).

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Druid Hills
                                   Suburban Living, Near Downtown

             ABOUT DRUID HILLS

     Druid Hills is a beautiful neighborhood -
     perfect for students, professionals, and
 families - who enjoy living a residential lifestyle
    while being close to Atlanta’s attractions.
  Druid Hills is also home to Emory University.
  The quaint Emory Village for shopping is just
     opposite the university’s main entrance.

               Residential and Quiet

             Emory Students        Parks

             MEDIAN RENTS IN DRUID HILLS

 $1,470             $1,580              $2,030
    Studio            1 Bedroom            2 Bedroom

                                       WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT DRUID HILLS
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Review by Goizueta Student  GABLES EMORY POINT                Review by Goizueta Student         HIGHLAND SQUARE
Good neighborhood for emory students. there isn't              Virginia Highland is the place you want to go if you want
much to do here outside of the Emory Point scene, but          to have a relaxed night, or use it as a starting place for a
it's very close to Virginia Highlands and everything is        bigger adventure. This is the closest neighborhood to
very accessible from here.                                     school and will frequently run into classmates on the
                                                               weekends. There are great restaurants and bars in the
                                                               area, but it is not close to any major transportation;
                                                               Uber/car is the best way to get there.

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APARTMENT                                                   KEY
                                                                         Excellent for a category

  RATINGS
                                                              ••••                                      $$$$   $1590+ per renter
                                                               •••       Great                           $$$   $1380- $1589
                                                                ••       Average                         $$    $1230- $1379
                                                                 •       Below average                    $    < $1230
                                                                                                               * Prices subject to change and may
                                                                                                               vary significantly by room type

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  3131 Apartments                                         Apt        8.9       $$                       •••• ••        •••      ••       ••
  755 North                                               Apt        9.2       $$                        •••     ••     ••• ••• ••••
  Alexan 1133                                             Apt        8.2      $$$                       ••     •••      ••       •     ••••
  AMLI Buckhead                                           Apt        9.0      $$$$                       •••• •••• ••• •••                ••
  AMLI Old 4th Ward                                       Apt        8.8      $$$$                      •••• •••        ••     ••• ••••
  AMLI Parkside                                           Apt        8.4       $$                        •••• ••• ••• ••• •••
  AMLI Ponce Park                                         Apt        8.5       $$                        •••     ••     ••• •••           ••
  Artesian East Village                                   Apt        9.1        $                       •••      •     ••••      •       ••
  Aspire Perimeter                                        Apt        8.3      $$$                        •••     ••      •• •••• ••••
  Atlantic Briarcliff                                     Apt        6.9        $                         •       •     ••••      •       ••
  Atlantic House                                          Apt        8.0      $$$$                      •••• •••• ••            •• ••••
  Calibre Woods                                           Apt        7.3        $                        ••       •     •••       •       ••
  Cortland Decatur East                                   Apt        8.5      $$$$                       ••• •••         ••     ••• ••••
  Elle of Buckhead                                        Apt        7.5      $$$                        ••      •• •••• ••               •••
  Gables Emory Point                                      Apt        8.5       $$                       ••• ••• •••             ••       •••
  Gables Montclair                                        Apt        8.6      $$$                        ••• •••• ••             •• ••••
  Gables Rock Springs                                     Apt        8.7      $$$                        ••• ••• ••• ••• ••••
  Gables Sheridan                                         Apt        8.7        $                        •••• ••• •••• ••                 •••

** Buildings with fewer than 3 reviews or ratings below 7.0 are not listed in this guide but reviews can be found online at VeryApt.com.
*** Some buildings with fewer than 3 reviews are included above because of high ratings but do not appear in the top 10 lists.

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  Highland Lake                                                      Apt     8.0        $                            •••       ••       ••   •• ••••
  Highland Square                                                    Apt     7.4       $$                             ••       ••       •    ••        •••
  Highland Walk Apartments                                           Apt     7.7       $$$                             ••      ••• ••• •••• ••••
  MAA Briarcliff                                                     Apt     7.0        $                             ••       ••       ••   •••        ••
  Modera Buckhead                                                    Apt     6.0       $$$$                            •• •••• •• •••• ••
  Morningside Atlanta                                                Apt     8.7       $$                            ••• •••            ••   ••• •••
  N. Highland Steel                                                  Apt     8.2       $$                              ••       ••       •    •••• ••
  North and Line                                                     Apt     9.0       $$$$                          ••• ••••           •    •••• ••
  OLEANDER                                                           Apt     9.9       $$$                            •••• ••• •••• ••                  •••
  Phipps Place                                                       Apt     9.0       $$                               •        •     •••• •••• ••••
  Point On Scott                                                     Apt     8.8       $$                            ••• •••• ••• ••• •••
  The Drexel Apartment Residences                                    Apt     8.0       $$$                             ••       ••       ••   ••        •••
  The Marq at Brookhaven                                             Apt     8.3        $                            •••• •• •••• •• ••••
  The Monroe                                                         Apt     9.7       $$$                            ••• ••••           •    ••         ••
  Viridian                                                           Apt     8.4        $                             ••       ••       ••   ••         ••
  Windsor Old Fourth Ward                                            Apt     8.0       $$$$                           ••      •••       •• •••• ••
  Yoo on the Park                                                    Apt     9.6       $$$$                           •••       ••      ••• ••• ••••

ABOUT OUR CATEGORIES                                                               Living Situation Ratings
Property Type                                                                      Families           How students with partners and/or children rated the building.
                                                                                   Pet Owners         How students with pets rated the building.
Apartment (Apt)   Properties with one building manager. Often have
                  consistent pricing/features.
                                                                                   Building Quality Ratings
Condo             Properties with multiple owners. Lease terms and
                  features can vary significantly by unit.                         Management         Maintenance and service quality.
                                                                                   Amenities          In-room and building features beyond the basics.
Key Building Factor Ratings                                                        Value              Building quality given cost of rent.
Overall Rating    Overall feedback on building quality.                            Social             Building community and social scene.
Popularity        Estimated # of students in the building.                         Safety             Building neighborhood safety.

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MOST                                                  1 st
                                                                 POST BRIARCLIFF
                                                                 North Druid Hills
                                                                                                                 $         30+
                                                                                                                          PEOPLE

 POPULAR
 Buildings with the most Emory Goizueta students

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                                                              Review by Goizueta Business School, MBA Student
                                                              “This apartment combines everything I wanted when moving to
 What students typically look for:                            Atlanta to attend Emory. It's close to campus, rent is reasonable,
                                                              the apartment is nice, and the amenities are great (2 pools, and a
                                                              gym that's decent enough not to need a separate membership).
                                                              Also it has Google Fiber, which is a big plus. There's also a
                          Excellent location                 campus bus stop right across the street, and a ton of students
                                                              live on the property. There's a good mix of grad students, young
                          Reasonably-priced                  professionals, and older residents that makes it a fun, yet quiet
                           apartments                         place to live. It's close to a few grocery stores and restaurants
                                                              even though it's in a suburban area.”
                          Solid amenities
                                                       2 nd
                                                                 GABLES EMORY POINT                             $$         25+
                                                                                                                          PEOPLE
                                                                 Druid Hills

                                                              Review by Goizueta Business School Student
                                                              “Emory Point's location is unbeatable. Being able to walk to
                                                              campus is amazing, and having access to the shops and
                                                              restaurants in the complex is wonderful. The maintenance staff
                                                              is fantastic; they are professional, helpful, courteous, and all-
                                                              around great at their jobs. The leasing office/management is
      Studio     1 BR       2 BR       3 BR                   often very frustrating to work with. Living here is great, but the
                                                              process of getting to live here was unnecessarily challenging.”
      $1,355    $1,430     $1,850     $2,000
                                                       3 rd
      TOP 5                                                      HIGHLAND LAKE
                                                                 North Druid Hills
                                                                                                                 $         15+
                                                                                                                          PEOPLE

1st            POST BRIARCLIFF         30+ PEOPLE

2nd            GABLES EMORY POINT 25+        PEOPLE

3rd            HIGHLAND LAKE           15+ PEOPLE             Review by Goizueta Business School Student
                                                              “the complex is nearby the clairmont campus (20 minutes of
                                                              walk distance), so it is very easy to catch the shuttle bus, which
4th            HIGHLAND SQUARE         10+ PEOPLE             is important for students who don't drive.”

               WINDSOR OLD
4th
               FOURTH WARD             10+ PEOPLE

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BEST FOR                                                1 st
                                                                   MODERA BUCKHEAD
                                                                   Buckhead
                                                                                                               $$$$          9.8
                                                                                                                           AMENITY

 AMENITIES
                                                                                                                            RATING

 Highest-rated properties for amenities

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                                                                Review by Emory Goizueta Student
 What top amenity properties typically offer:                   “Really nice apartments, great location, but Peachtree road is
                                                                very noisy. If you live here, I highly recommend living on a high
                                                                floor to reduce the amount of street noise in your apartment.”

                          Great common spaces
                                                         2 nd
                          Convenient location                     NORTH AND LINE                              $$$$          9.6
                                                                                                                           AMENITY
                                                                   Old Fourth Ward                                          RATING
                          Excellent management
                          Newer construction

                                                                Review by Emory Goizueta Student
                                                                “Great experience. Residents are of similar age. Many
                                                                community events.”

                                                         3 rd
                                                                   AMLI BUCKHEAD                               $$$$          9.4
                                                                                                                           AMENITY
                                                                   Buckhead, 3450 Roxboro Rd NE                             RATING

      Studio     1 BR       2 BR       3 BR
      $1,755    $1,830     $2,250     $2,400

      TOP 5                                                     Review by Emory Goizueta Student
                                                                "I really love living here. There are many amenities and it is not
                                                                too far from campus. Not many Goizueta students live here, but
                                                                that is fine since I see them all in my courses anyway. Though it
1st            MODERA BUCKHEAD            9.8 AMENITY
                                              RATING            is on the pricier side of things, I think it is worth it."

2nd            NORTH AND LINE             9.6 AMENITY
                                              RATING

3rd            AMLI BUCKHEAD              9.4 AMENITY
                                              RATING

4th            THE MONROE                 9.2 AMENITY
                                              RATING

5th            ATLANTIC HOUSE             9.0 AMENITY
                                              RATING

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BEST FOR                                                1 st
                                                                   ARTESIAN EAST VILLAGE $
                                                                   Atlanta, 1438 Bouldercrest Rd
                                                                                                                               9.7
                                                                                                                              VALUE

 VALUE
                                                                                                                              RATING

 Highest-rated properties for value

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                                                                Review by Emory Goizueta Student
 What top value properties typically offer:                     “Artesian East Village isn't close to where many other Goizueta
                                                                students live. It's located in East Atlanta, about a 15-minute drive
                                                                to Emory but doesn't have great public transportation to
                                                                campus. The complex is affordable, clean, and management is
                                                                very responsive. I would live here again, but this is for someone
                          Great price-to-space trade           who doesn't mind driving.”
                           off
                          Good location                 2 nd
                          Solid amenities and basic               PHIPPS PLACE                                    $$          9.5
                                                                                                                              VALUE
                           features                                Buckhead                                                   RATING

                                                                Review by Emory Goizueta Student
                                                                “Great location and spacious floor plan. - 1bed room plan is
                                                                around 900ft and 2bed is around 1200ft and has balcony - nice
                                                                interior(but little bit old) - built by concrete. no noise from other
                                                                unit - pet friendly. 2min to pet park - located in center of
                                                                buckhead. near Lenox square mall by walking from apartment
                                                                30sec to Target,Publix and Dick's 7min to Lenox square mall
                                                                10min to Marta subway”

      Studio     1 BR       2 BR        3 BR             3 rd
      $1,155    $1,230     $1,650      $1,800                      GABLES SHERIDAN                                  $          9.3
                                                                                                                              VALUE
                                                                   North Druid Hills, 1514 Sheridan Rd NE                     RATING

      TOP 5
               ARTESIAN EAST
1st
               VILLAGE                  9.7 VALUE
                                            RATING

2nd            PHIPPS PLACE             9.5 VALUE
                                            RATING              Review by Emory Goizueta Student
                                                                “I have lived here for two years and have loved living here.
                                                                Management is super responsive, and has done a lot to improve
3rd            GABLES SHERIDAN          9.3 VALUE
                                            RATING              amenities including recently renovating the gym, adding in
                                                                package lockers, and renovating the individual apartments. The
                                                                apartments are super spacious for the price, and even the not
               THE MARQ AT                                      renovated units are still really nice.”
4th
               BROOKHAVEN               9.0 VALUE
                                            RATING

5th            ATLANTIC BRIARCLIFF      8.9 VALUE
                                            RATING

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HIGHEST                                                  1 st
                                                                   OLEANDER
                                                                   North Druid Hills
                                                                                                               $$$          9.9
                                                                                                                          OVERALL

 RATED
                                                                                                                           RATING

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                                                                 Review by Emory Goizueta Student
 What the highest-rated properties typically offer:              "Oleander is a new apartment complex a couple miles from
                                                                 campus, in a very safe and quiet area. The facilities are
                                                                 immaculate and the staff has been incredible. There are many
                                                                 Emory students here due to the proximity to campus and the
                                                                 value for what you're paying. There is also community wide
                          High-end amenities                    internet, so you don't have to set up your own. Because it's
                                                                 community wide, you're connected to high-speed WiFi wherever
                          Close proximity to work/              you are on the complex"
                           school
                          Nearby stores/grocery          2 nd
                          Excellent management                    THE MONROE                                  $$$          9.7
                                                                                                                          OVERALL
                                                                   Buckhead                                                RATING

                                                                 Review by Emory Goizueta Student
                                                                 “This is a very nice apartment adjacent to the Bobby Jones golf
                                                                 course at the buckhead/midtown line.”

                                                          3 rd
                                                                   YOO ON THE PARK                            $$$$          9.6
      Studio     1 BR       2 BR        3 BR                       Midtown
                                                                                                                          OVERALL
                                                                                                                           RATING

      $1,555    $1,630     $2,050      $2,200

      TOP 5
1st            OLEANDER                    9.9 OVERALL
                                               RATING
                                                                 Review by Emory Goizueta Student
                                                                 “What I love the most about my location is the support I get
2nd            THE MONROE                  9.7 OVERALL
                                               RATING
                                                                 from the administrative team.”

3rd            YOO ON THE PARK             9.6 OVERALL
                                               RATING

4th            755 NORTH                   9.2 OVERALL
                                               RATING

               ARTESIAN EAST
5th
               VILLAGE                     9.1 OVERALL
                                               RATING

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Townhomes
                              Smaller properties and how to find them

         ABOUT TOWNHOMES

    Townhomes are apartments in older
 buildings, typically a few stories tall. They        Finding a townhome
usually do not have a doorman, an elevator,           Townhomes can be challenging to find because they tend to be
or many amenities, but can be cheaper and             individually owned and do not have full time leasing managers.
  more spacious than the apartment and
                                                      Townhome listings are typically available ~60 days in advance. You
         condo units in high-rises.
                                                      can find a townhome by searching online listings, contacting a
  WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A TOWNHOME                  landlord directly, or by working with VeryApt's Concierge Team
                                                      who can help identify some options.
       CHEAPER        LARGER FLOOR PLANS

   3+ BEDROOMS AVAILABLE        MORE PRIVACY          Preparing for a townhome search
                                                      Most Emory Goizueta students opt for larger properties in order to
 WHY YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID A TOWNHOME                 live closer to other students and simplify the housing search. That
                                                      said, there are plenty of wonderful townhomes - be prepared to
 NO DOORMAN         LESS CONVENIENT LOCATIONS         visit more properties to find that perfect home, carefully examine
  OLDER CONSTRUCTION         LIMITED AMENITIES
                                                      the pros/cons, and move quickly if you find a unit you love.

           MORE MAINTENANCE ISSUES

                                                     TIPS AND ADVICE

      Reliable Landlords                            Noise and Neighbors                             Lease Terms
   Check online reviews and talk to                Sounds often travel well through        Leases with independent landlords
  previous tenants to find out about              townhomes and you can easily be          are negotiable. Check your lease for
   your landlord. Look for one that              disturbed by barking dogs, music, or     restrictions on sub-letters and visitor
  responds quickly to maintenance                    construction. Check out the           policies. You may be able to avoid a
    requests and has a history of                 surrounding area to get a sense for      rent increase by locking in a longer
          returning deposits.                            what it may be like.                              lease.
LANDLORD GRADES
and the Renting Process
GRADE      LANDLORD                                  Understanding
 A+
                                                     THE RENTING PROCESS
           AMLI Residential
                                                     If this is your first time renting, here is a heads
  A-       Atlantic | Pacific Companies              up on what the process is like:

 A+        CWS Apartment Homes                       Application process
                                                     You will be asked to fill out an application for an
  A-       Camden                                    apartment. Likely this will include an application fee
                                                     ($30-50) and potentially a deposit (up to one
                                                     month’s rent). If you’re an international student, you
  B        Campus Apartments                         may have to provide alternate information - in the
                                                     absence of a social security number, bank accounts,
  A-       Gables Residential                        etc., often landlords will accept your visa documents
                                                     and acceptance letter. Landlords will use your
  A        Greystar                                  information to approve you based only on your credit
                                                     history and income. In the event where there are
                                                     issues, a landlord may grant the application on the
 A+        Lincoln Property Company                  condition that a guarantor cosigns the lease.

 A+        Monterra                                  After you're approved
                                                     A landlord will often ask for a security deposit and
  A        Northwood Investors LLC                   prepaid rent. A landlord typically charges up to two
                                                     months' rent as a security deposit and will ask for up
  B        Perennial Properties                      to two months in prepaid rent. Anything beyond this
                                                     is more than normal. At the end of your lease and
                                                     after you give proper notification that you are
 A+        Pollack Shores Real Estate Group          moving out (typically 60-90 days), the landlord has
                                                     30 days to return the security deposit at the end of
  A-       RKW Rivergate KW Residential              the lease. The landlord may not return the deposit in
                                                     full if there are claimed damages to the property or
  B-       The Finger Companies                      other charges outstanding.

  B-       Tribridge Residential                     What to look out for
                                                     Check for additional charges or obligations that could
 A+                                                  cost you more than the listed price of a property. This
           Windsor Communities
                                                     could include move-in/move-out fees, renters
                                                     insurance requirements, condo fees, common
  B        Woodward Management Partners              electrical fees, etc. Definitely ask about what previous
                                                     electrical/utility bills have been to get a feel for any
                                                     additional monthly costs there may be. Be sure to
                                                     research the landlord and management company
Landlord Grades                                      before placing any sort of deposit. If you have any
Grades were assigned to landlords by using a         specific questions, feel free to reach out to us at
combination of management ratings and overall        contact@veryapt.com.
ratings for the properties they manage.

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