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Atlanta, GA for digital nomads
A monthly Indie Hackers meetup, rail to the airport, and home prices below most cities here.
As of October 2026, a 1-bedroom near downtown Atlanta runs $1,710 a month on HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent, against $1,619 across the whole metro area, which includes the far-out and less walkable parts. The downtown walkability index is 15.7 out of 20 (most walkable), 14.9% of households get by with no car, and the fastest advertised home internet is 5 Gbps from AT&T. An entire-home Airbnb has a median of $219 a night. The city has 20 open breweries.
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- 1-bed near downtown
- $1,710HUD FY2027, utilities in
- 1-bed metro-wide
- $1,619HUD, whole metro
- Walkability
- 15.7/20Most walkable
- No-car households
- 14.9%Car helps
- Fastest internet
- 5 GbpsAT&T
- Transit ride
- $2.50MARTA
- Airbnb night
- $219median, entire home
- July high
- 90°FNOAA normal
- Breweries
- 20open, in city
Live in Atlanta? Tell us what you pay and your number joins the resident figures below the housing section.
Walkability and internet in Atlanta
| Provider | Type | Top speed | Addresses covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Fiber | 5 Gbps | 98% |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2 Gbps | 99% |
| Google Fiber | Fiber | 2 Gbps | 46% |
Housing costs in Atlanta
The headline number is HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom, utilities included, taken as the median of 15 ZIP codes within 2 miles of downtown: the same circle the walkability score covers, so the rent and the walkability describe the same place. The metro-wide figure is HUD's rent for the whole Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area, which is lower in most cities because it includes outlying areas. The Census figure is what current tenants pay inside the city limits.
What people in Atlanta say they pay
A second opinion on the official figures, from readers who live here. Each number shows once three people have reported it, marked low confidence until there are five: the middle value of the last 12 months of reports, with the highest and lowest 10% set aside. Reports are stored as numbers only.
Food costs in Atlanta
Burger and fries at local restaurants
| Restaurant | What was priced | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Vortex Bar & Grill | Original Cheeseburger $11.95, one side of fries included | $11.95 |
| Grindhouse Killer Burgers | Junior (1/4 lb) beef burger $6.50 + American cheese $0.75 + crinkle cut fries $3.50 | $10.75 |
| Manuel's Tavern | McCloskey Cheeseburger (1/2 lb, American cheese) $15.95, served with fries | $15.95 |
| Rocky Mountain Pizza Co. | Rocky Mountain Burger $11.49 + cheese $0.99, comes with french fries | $12.48 |
| The EARL | EARL Burger (8oz) $14.50 + cheese $1.50, includes choice of side (shoestring fries) | $16.00 |
Cheese pizza at local pizzerias
| Pizzeria | What was priced | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ray's New York Pizza (Midtown) | Cheese pizza, 16" Large (price listed on catering menu page), 16 inch | $18.50 |
| Grant Central Pizza East * | Large build-your-own cheese pizza (read in search result; source page returned 403 to direct fetch), 16 inch | $18.00 |
| Fellini's Pizza | Large Pie (cheese); size in inches not stated on the menu | $17.00 |
| Cameli's Pizza | Build Your Own 16 inch Large Pizza (cheese, no toppings), 16 inch | $19.25 |
| Rocky Mountain Pizza Co. | Build Your Own Large cheese pizza (menu lists Large as 16 inch), 16 inch | $17.99 |
* Price read from a third-party menu or delivery page, which can run higher than in-store.
Getting around Atlanta without a car
| How residents get to work | Share |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 56.1% |
| Public transit | 5.7% |
| Walk | 4.8% |
| Bike | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 25.6% |
Source: Census ACS 2024 1-year, table B08301.
Weather in Atlanta by month
30-year averages for 1991 to 2020 from the Atlanta Fulton Co Ap weather station, 7.9 miles from downtown.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 54°F | 58°F | 66°F | 74°F | 81°F | 87°F | 90°F | 89°F | 84°F | 75°F | 64°F | 56°F |
| Average low | 34°F | 37°F | 43°F | 50°F | 58°F | 67°F | 70°F | 69°F | 63°F | 51°F | 41°F | 36°F |
| Rain, inches | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
Places to work in Atlanta
Counts are within 2 miles of downtown.
Coworking spaces within 10 miles
| Coworking space | Address | Miles from downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Tech Village | 170 Mitchell Street Southwest | 0.3 |
| Switchyards | 151 Ted Turner Drive Northwest | 0.7 |
| Coffee Loft | 322 Peters Street Southwest | 0.9 |
| Switchyards | 678 Memorial Drive Southeast | 1.3 |
| Aftercar | 828 Ralph McGill Boulevard Northeast | 2 |
| Peachtree Offices | 1100 Peachtree Street Northeast | 2.5 |
| WeWork | 1175 Peachtree Street Northeast | 2.6 |
| Spaces Colony Square | 1201 Peachtree Street Northeast | 2.7 |
| Spaces Peachtree | 1372 Peachtree Street Northeast | 3 |
| WeWork | 3340 Peachtree Road | 6.9 |
| Lucid Private Offices | 3379 Peachtree Road Northeast | 6.9 |
| Atlanta Tech Village | 3432 Piedmont Road Northeast | 6.9 |
| Edwin Jarvis | 980 Rowland Street | 9.4 |
| Regus Coworking | 3330 Cumberland Boulevard Southeast | 9.5 |
Makerspaces and hackerspaces within 10 miles
| Makerspace | Address | Miles from downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbox Hackerspace | Address not mapped | 2.6 |
| Westview Maker Space | Address not mapped | 2.9 |
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, read Oct 2026. Names link to the space's own website where one is mapped, otherwise to its map entry. Volunteers keep this map, so some spaces are missing; tell us about one and it can be added upstream.
Breweries in Atlanta
20 breweries listed as open inside the Atlanta city limits on Open Brewery DB, a community-kept directory, read Oct 2026. Breweries in nearby suburbs are not counted, and a few new ones may be missing.
Camping and van life near Atlanta
Public land and campgrounds within 50 miles of downtown, from federal map services, read Oct 2026. Distances are straight-line from downtown, so driving is further.
Free overnight spot for van lifers
No named free camping area is mapped within 50 miles. The nearest national forest is within 50 miles, and dispersed camping is allowed in most national forests outside developed sites.
No Forest Service or BLM campground is mapped within 50 miles of downtown.
Air quality and natural hazards in Atlanta
| Natural hazard | FEMA risk rating |
|---|---|
| Heat wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland flooding | Relatively High |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Winter weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, for Fulton County. Ratings compare this county with every other US county and count the people and buildings exposed, so large counties tend to rate higher.
Indie hacking scene in Atlanta
Indie meetup found
Atlanta Indie Hackers holds a monthly mastermind-style meetup for founders, makers and bootstrappers at Atlanta Tech Village in Buckhead.
Found by web search in Oct 2026. Meetups come and go, so check the link for current dates.
Questions people ask
How much is rent in Atlanta, GA?
Near downtown, $1,710 a month for a 1-bedroom and $1,640 for a studio, utilities included: that is HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent, the median of 15 ZIP codes within 2 miles of downtown, as of October 2026. Across the whole Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD Metro FMR Area the figure is $1,619, 5% less, because it includes outlying areas. Current tenants inside the city limits report a median of $1,700 for a 1-bedroom (Census ACS 2024 1-year).
Is Atlanta walkable?
Most walkable by the EPA's National Walkability Index: the area within 2 miles of downtown Atlanta scores 15.7 out of 20, and the area within 5 miles scores 13.7. 4.8% of residents walk to work.
Do you need a car in Atlanta?
Car helps. 14.9% of Atlanta households own no car, 5.7% of residents commute by public transit, and a single MARTA ride costs $2.50 ($9.00 for a day pass). The bike network scores 33 out of 100 with PeopleForBikes.
How fast is home internet in Atlanta?
The fastest advertised home plan is 5 Gbps fiber from AT&T, offered to 98% of addresses according to FCC coverage data. The cheapest advertised plan starts at $30 a month before fees. Speeds are advertised, not measured.
Is there free camping near Atlanta?
No named free camping area is mapped within 50 miles of downtown. The nearest national forest is within 50 miles.
What does an Airbnb cost in Atlanta?
The median nightly rate for an entire home was $219 in Sep 2026, from AirROI's market model. That is a modeled estimate, not a listing count.
How hot does Atlanta get in summer?
The hottest month is July with an average high of 90°F and nights around 70°F. The coldest month averages a low of 34°F. These are NOAA 30-year normals for 1991 to 2020.
How many breweries are in Atlanta?
20 breweries are listed as open inside the city limits on Open Brewery DB as of Oct 2026: 9 microbreweries, 8 brewpubs, 2 contract breweries, 1 regional brewery. See every Atlanta brewery with a link and a map.
Is Atlanta good for indie hackers?
Indie meetup found. Atlanta Indie Hackers holds a monthly mastermind-style meetup for founders, makers and bootstrappers at Atlanta Tech Village in Buckhead.
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Rent by ZIP code near downtown Atlanta
HUD publishes rent for each ZIP code. These are the ones within 2 miles of downtown, cheapest 1-bedroom first; each has its own page.
- 30315 $1,100
- 30314 $1,110
- 30310 $1,200
- 30316 $1,670
- 30318 $1,700
- 30332 $1,700
- 30334 $1,700
- 30313 $1,710
- 30317 $1,710
- 30303 $1,750
- 30306 $1,980
- 30312 $1,990
- 30308 $2,030
- 30307 $2,040
- 30309 $2,430
Nearest cities on the site
- Chattanooga, TN 104 mi, $1,245
- Asheville, NC 165 mi, $1,800
- Nashville, TN 215 mi, $1,725
- Chicago, IL 589 mi, $2,670
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