There are four main neighborhoods surrounding Georgia Tech where you can find most of the off-campus housing options listed on the off-campus housing marketplace:
Midtown:
Midtown Atlanta is a vibrant, bustling neighborhood known for its cultural attractions and lively atmosphere. Situated between Downtown to the south and Buckhead to the north, Midtown includes high-rise condos, apartments, and busy shopping areas. It is also home to quiet residential neighborhoods to the east, closer to the expansive green space of Piedmont Park. Midtown Atlanta is a very popular place for students to live because of its convenient location. Midtown's proximity to Georgia Tech allows one to walk, bike or take the Gold Route to campus. With its mix of businesses, high-rise apartments, and historic homes, Midtown offers a dynamic urban living experience with plenty of green spaces and easy access to public transportation.
West Midtown:
West Midtown, also known as Westside, is a trendy area that has transformed from an industrial hub to a hotspot for urban living, with plenty of student-focused housing. It is roughly bordered by Northside Drive to the east, Marietta Boulevard to the west, 17th Street to the north, and North Avenue to the south. This neighborhood is known for its loft-style apartments, art galleries, and live music venues. The commute from Howell Mill or Marietta Street may not be feasible on foot, but the distance is still manageable with a car or the shuttles provided by certain apartment complexes (noted on the off-campus housing marketplace).
Home Park:
Home Park is a neighborhood in Atlanta, north of Georgia Tech between 10th Street, Northside Drive, Atlantic Station, and I-75/85 (the Downtown Connector). Home Park is a community of houses (both single-family and multi-unit apartments within houses) and a large number of students live in this area and is popular with students due to the ability to walk or bike to campus. The neighborhood has a growing commercial district with restaurants, coffee shops, and retail stores, providing a convenient and lively atmosphere for residents.
Centennial Olympic:
The area is one of the smallest neighborhoods around campus, and is surprisingly quiet and residential despite being between Georgia Tech and downtown Atlanta. Bound by North Avenue to the north, Marietta Ave to the west, I-75/85 to the west, and Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd to the south, this area is almost completely housing, with more student-focused housing being built. Many of the properties in this neighborhood are close to the Blue and Red route of the Stinger.