Apartments for Rent in Georgia

Georgia

More people are looking for Georgia apartments every year as families flock to the state to take advantage of its recent economic upswing. This state of over nine million people is the tenth most populous state and growing quickly due to its brisk economy and temperate climate with four distinct but relatively mild seasons. Winter temperatures seldom dip below the 40's and the summer temperatures are in the mid-80's.

The traditional agricultural economy exports timber, poultry, eggs, limestone and granite, peaches and pecans with particularly strong lumber and minerals industries. In addition the state is the headquarters to several commercial powerhouses, including Coca-Cola, Home Depot, CNN, Aflac and various real estate concerns.

Outdoor Attractions

The Georgia climate and terrain provides year-round pursuits for sun worshipers as well as those who enjoy winter. Atlantic Ocean beaches offer swimming, boating and fishing while the impressive Blue Ridge Mountains (part of the Appalachians) offer rock climbing and hiking adventures. In the cities of Georgia, apartments often empty out on the weekends as residents take advantage of the many offerings of the Georgia wilderness areas. Forty-eight state parks and the Chattahoochee National Forest provide stunning vistas for camping.

Hunting is very popular here, with many tourists visiting for the many overlapping hunting seasons. Game includes deer, bear, small game, feral hog and alligator – and all are found in abundance. Trout and sturgeon are among the most popular fishing here as well. If hunting isn't to your liking, the golf courses provide tamer entertainment that's also popular.

Colleges and Universities

The state of Georgia has thirty-five colleges or universities in their University System with campuses in every region of the state. You can find college apartments in Georgia nestled at the foot of mountains and just blocks away from the beach as well as in most of the major cities. Other prominent schools include Emory University, with an impressive medical school, and Georgia Tech.

Real Estate and Housing

If you're considering apartments in Georgia, keep in mind that within the state the prices vary widely. In Atlanta the cost of an apartment can run close to those in major cities such as Philadelphia, while other Georgia apartments (such as those in mid-sized cities like Macon) can be real bargains. On average, apartments in Georgia are about 20% less expensive than in other states, with a cost of living that's well below the national average, making living in Georgia relatively inexpensive.