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Apartments for rent in Forest Park, GA

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Local Guide

See what Forest Park, GA has to offer.

Who Lives Here

Forest Park Demographics

Education

High School

43%

Associate's

17%

Bachelor's

5%

Master's

1%

Doctorate

34%

Family Size

2 people

33%

3 people

21%

4 people

22%

5 people

15%

6+ people

8%

Household Income

0-50k

67%

50-100k

27%

100-150k

5%

150-200k

0%

200k+

0%

Age

0-10

16%

10-20

14%

20-45

37%

45-65

24%

65+

10%

Affordability

How expensive is it in Forest Park?

Percentage: 4/54/5

Renters gave this area a 4 out of 5 for affordability

Rent Trends

Studio1 Bed2 Beds3 Beds
Nov '23-$1074$1233$1753
Oct '23-$1049$1188$1783
Sep '23-$1052$1199$1678
Aug '23-$1050$1199$1796
Jul '23-$1049$1175$1806
Jun '23-$1050$1175$1792
May '23-$1027$1175$1340
Apr '23-$1025$1211$1772
Mar '23-$1059$1224$1356
Feb '23-$980$1194$1337
Jan '23-$961$1150$1299
Dec '22-$950$1150$1299
Nov '22-$939$1150$1787

*The rent information included in this summary is based on a median calculation of multifamily rental property inventory on Apartment Guide and Rent.com over the past 12-months and is for illustrative purposes only. This information does not constitute a pricing guarantee or financial advice related to the rental market.

Getting Around Forest Park

Forest Park Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

26%

15-30 Mins

32%

30-40 Mins

17%

40-60 Mins

10%

60+ Mins

15%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 4040

Walk Score®

Walkable

No

Say 11 of 13 renters

Has Sidewalks

Yes

Say 8 of 13 renters

Percentage: 4141

Bike Score®

Bike Friendly

Yes

Say 7 of 13 renters

Top Scores: Grocery, Restaurant, Nightlife

Things To Do In Forest Park

Top Score

Grocery Stores

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Suffice to say, this place is great for groceries.

  1. A high number of grocery stores per resident
  2. 15% more grocery stores than average
  3. Significantly more grocery stores than areas of a similar size

Restaurants

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Rest assured, you won't go hungry around here.

  1. Few restaurants per resident
  2. 47% fewer restaurants than average
  3. A standard number of restaurants compared to areas of a similar size

Nightlife

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The perfect place to paint the town red.

  1. A high number of bars and clubs per resident
  2. 55% fewer bars and clubs than average
  3. Significantly more bars and clubs than areas of a similar size

Parks

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You'll be living the park life in Forest Park.

  1. A high number of parks per resident
  2. 53% more parks than average
  3. Significantly more parks than areas of a similar size

Health and Fitness

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Looking good! Forest Park scores high for health and fitness.

  1. Few gyms per resident
  2. 75% fewer gyms than average
  3. 57% fewer gyms than areas of a similar size

Fine Arts

3/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Forest Park has the right frame of mind for art.

  1. A high number of fine art centers per resident
  2. 50% fewer fine art centers than average
  3. Significantly more fine art centers than areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

3/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Bumper sticker city. This place is good for filling up.

  1. A high number of gas stations per resident
  2. 64% more gas stations than average
  3. 97% more gas stations than areas of a similar size

Coffee

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The coffee scene is lukewarm in Forest Park.

  1. Few coffee shops per resident
  2. 100% fewer coffee shops than average
  3. 100% fewer coffee shops than areas of a similar size

Retail Shops

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The retail inventory is low in Forest Park.

  1. A high number of shops per resident
  2. An average number of shops
  3. 43% more shops than areas of a similar size

Medical Care

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

We have a bone to pick with this Forest Park's access to medical care.

  1. Few medical facilities per resident
  2. 69% fewer medical facilities than average
  3. A standard number of medical facilities compared to areas of a similar size

Pet Services

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

We're not mutts about Forest Park.

  1. Few pet facilities per resident
  2. 88% fewer pet facilities than average
  3. 79% fewer pet facilities than areas of a similar size

What Renters Are Saying

Forest Park Features

Noise Late At Night

No

Say 13 of 13 renters

Mostly Older Buildings

No

Say 13 of 13 renters

Busy Streets

No

Say 12 of 13 renters

Area Has Litter

No

Say 12 of 13 renters

Near Schools

Yes

Say 11 of 13 renters

Good Place To Raise A Family

Yes

Say 11 of 13 renters

Near Grocery Stores

Yes

Say 10 of 13 renters

Area Has Potholes

No

Say 10 of 13 renters

Maintained Yards

Yes

Say 9 of 13 renters

Mostly Newer Buildings

Yes

Say 7 of 13 renters

Pet Friendly

Yes

Say 7 of 13 renters

Quiet Area

Yes

Say 7 of 13 renters

Area Has Kids Play Outside

No

Say 7 of 13 renters

Nice Views

No

Say 7 of 13 renters

Safe For Families

No

Say 7 of 13 renters

Nearby Parks

No

Say 8 of 13 renters

Tree Lined Streets

No

Say 9 of 13 renters

Well Lit

No

Say 9 of 13 renters

Near Highways

No

Say 10 of 13 renters

Near Downtown

No

Say 12 of 13 renters

Forest Park Education

Schools

Percentage: 4/54/5

School Score

How satisfied do renters feel with the schools in this area.

Top Schools in Forest Park

5/10

Hutchinson Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

5/10

Humphries Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

5/10

Mcgarrah Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

5/10

Lake City Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

5/10

Harper Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

5/10

Marshall Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

Information provided by GreatSchools. To verify school enrollment eligibility, contact the school district directly.

What You Need to Know

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All About

Living in Forest Park, GA

Forest Park is a small city in Georgia with slightly more than 19,000 residents. Families with young children are typical, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the population, while retirees are less well-represented. With an average age of just under 35, the city's population is younger than most cities in Georgia. A narrow majority of residents rent their homes (54%) as opposed to owning (46%) in Forest Park, driven in part by a relatively reasonable average rent that is $106/month less than the state average. Over the course of a year, renters in Forest Park will save around $1,300 compared to the state average.

Forest Park has a relatively high concentration of residents older than 25 who have a high school degree or equivalent (22%) compared to the national average. Furthermore, 6% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are two primary industries in Forest Park: retail and construction. Combined, these industries account for 13% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of residents work in transportation, which ranks as the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of just over $41,000, Forest Park workers earn about $25,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Georgia. Forest Park's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).

Forest Park residents have an average commute of about 31 minutes, longer than the state average of about 28 minutes. Many residents (35%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't used widely. Taking a taxi is the second-most preferred way to get to work, opted for by 1% of workers. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.