Druid Hills

"Suburban Living, Near Downtown"
Druid Hills is known as a suburb with a tight-knit community that has developed into one of the city's most prosperous neighborhoods. In the late 19th century, the designer of this neighborhood, Joel Hurt, aimed to make his creation the “perfect suburb”. Located just about five miles east of Atlanta’s downtown, it is perfect for people who seek the suburban lifestyle while being near to the city’s amenities. Residents are proud of their neighborhood and stay connected with annual traditions including a Fourth of July parade, the Annual Home and Garden Tour, and a November festival called Druid Hills Day. Walking tours by the Atlanta Preservation Center feature the “Coca-Cola mansions” and filming locations for the film “Driving Miss Daisy”. Druid Hills is also home to Emory University. The quaint Emory Village for shopping is just opposite the university’s main entrance. For outdoor recreation, there is a golf course called the Candler Park Golf Course and the scenic walking trail Lullwater Preserve.

Bars and restaurants the residents of Druid Hills socialize in include Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, Wrecking Bar Brewpub, The Porter Beer Bar, Manuel's Tavern, and Manuel's Tavern. 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.
What Druid Hills Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
7.7
value
7.8
amenities
6.5
social
6.7
management
7.2
safety
5.3
Median rents in Druid Hills
Studio
$
1,470
1 Bedroom
$
1,580
2 Bedroom
$
2,030

Living in
Druid Hills

Residential and Quiet
Safe
Emory Students
Restaurants can be Scarce
Parks
Not Much Public Transit
Druid Hills — 8.2/10 Rating (based on 79 neighborhood reviews)
We basically live right on campus, which means Emory Village is less than ten minutes away walking and all campus coffee shops and dining options are right there. For other coffee shops and bars, Decatur and Virginia Highlands are a quick drive or a cheap Uber.
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Beautiful hilly neighborhood with lots of forested parks and quiet streets for runs and walks. You are a 10-15 min walk to the restaurants at Morningside and to Emory village in the opposite direction. It's not close to the beltline, Piedmont, or many of the restaurants/bars you'll find closer to Midtown, but it's quiet and good for students at Emory.
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Gables Rock Springs
The Druid hills neighborhood is residential and you'll need a car or rideshare to get to most retail areas. It can be quite if you have good neighbors and is typically a safe neighborhood. Gables Rock Springs has experienced some break-ins over the past 6 months while I've been living there, but I don't know the circumstances and haven't experienced it myself.
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Gables Rock Springs
There are a lot of families who live in this complex. Numerous pet owners too, and a wonderfull green area for everyone to play and have fun in. We are right across the street from the Clairmont Campus.
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Clairmont Reserve
It’s fine. It’s definitely where you’ll want to be for your first year. Not the most #lit neighborhood in Atlanta but we don’t get out much anyways.
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Gables Emory Point
It's close to emory village and kroger on briarcliff. Clairmont and Emory point are also just a little further for more restaurant options.
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Highland Square
Pros: Close to Campus and the Highlands. Nearby Grocery Stores
Cons: Briarcliff can experience alot of traffic
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Highland Square
Easy to walk or bike around here. There are nice restaurants and great parks nearby, like Piedmont Park.
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Highland Square
Very convient to campus but a little far from most of the fun things to do in Atlanta
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1885 Ridgewood Dr
Druid hills is great because you ar close to school and the offerings of Atlanta.
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Highland Square
I don't have any issues with the neighborhood. Seems really safe!
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Gables Montclair
Druid Hills is quiet and terrific area that is walking distance to Emory University and within reasonable distance from areas that offer great nightlife (e.g. Virginia Highlands, Buckhead, Little Five Points, Midtown, Old Fourth Ward, Inman Park)
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Gables Emory Point
The neighborhood is great! This apartment is at the northern edge of Virginia Highlands and is a ten minute drive to Inman Park, Midtown, and Piedmont Park. Close to Emory as well (~8 min).
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Gables Rock Springs
The Druid hills neighborhood is beautiful and feels safe. It close to Emory University and most of things you need (groceries, shopping, restaurants, etc.) are within 5 miles.
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Highland Square
Very safe neighborhood walking distance to school. Restaurants, CVS, Earth Fare, and cleaners downstairs makes more convenient living. Quiets down considerably at night.
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Gables Emory Point
Beautiful, safe neighborhood! It's a 20min walk to Morningside, 8min drive to Kroger, 10min bike to Emory and CHOA, all of which have worked out great for us.
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Gables Rock Springs
The neighborhood is right across the street from the Emory Clairemont Campus. It makes commuting on the Emory shuttles incredibly convenient.
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Clairmont Reserve
It's a very quiet and overall safe neighborhood, great for walking. There are some nearby parks with one within easy walking distance.
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Gables Morningside
Toco Hills is great, and lots of food at North Decatur/Clairmont. Down Decatur is great, and is a short drive/Lyft/bus away.
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Clairmont Reserve
It's ok. I came from somewhere where it was a walkable city with lots to do without driving. Here, not so much.
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Highland Square
Close to school and to food many food options. Not necessarily where you want to live if you like going out.
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Gables Montclair
Walking distance to Emory; biking distance to cafe's, Piedmont park, Candler Park

Groceries nearby.
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Gables Rock Springs
Not a ton of options, and generally on the pricey side, but a few solid restaurants and a convenient CVS
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Gables Emory Point
Peaceful and serene; it is mostly residential, but restaurants and bars are not far at all...
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Gables Rock Springs
Very nice neighborhood with many older single family homes with tree-lined streets.
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Gables Morningside
Safe neighborhood, filled with Emory students, employees and CDC was workers
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Gables Emory Point
Perfect for getting to campus and avoiding most of the Atlanta traffic.
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Highland Square
Safe, upscale neighborhood close to some good bars and restaurants.
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Highland Square
Very close to school, safe area, close to Kroger, mostly quiet
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Highland Square
Living on the Emory shuttle route is incredibly helpful
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Briarcliff Court Condominiums
Close to campus, L5P and Va Highlands. Convenient.
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Highland Square
Very nice neighborhood
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Gables Emory Point
It's a quiet residential neighborhood. The only restaurants within walking distance are 20 minutes away
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Gables Rock Springs
It's right up Clifton Road form the law school. Haven't seen anything sketchy here.
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Gables Emory Point
Close to school but not on the shuttle route— far from social scene
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Highland Square
Close to things, but not really walking distance to anything
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Highland Square
Spiller Park Coffee is goated
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Gables Montclair
Fun but expensive restaurants in the area
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Gables Emory Point
good
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Gables Rock Springs
Not much around.
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Gables Rock Springs
Druid Hills is the home neighborhood of Emory, the CDC, and lots of other areas. It is also close to Midtown, downtown Decatur, Inman Park, etc. so a good time is never far away. Lots of restaurants and grocery stores. The university provides lots of activities. Plenty of parks and walking trails if you know where to look.
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Gables Montclair
Very nice area! It's perfect location for being close to school/Emory during the beginning of medical school. However, if I was not in school and not raising a family, I would want to live closer to a younger social scene. It's fine for now, and maybe for the future, but I always have to find a way to get to restaurants/bars to meet my friends.
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Gables Rock Springs
Living so only one mile away from Goizueta definitely has its perks but on Thursday nights and the weekends I end up taking Ubers to other parts of town because walking is not an option. Some of my classmates live in Virginia Highlands and Midtown and even though they are further away from campus they definitely have more lively neighborhoods. During the school week, however, I like the quiet space I have so I can put my head down, get my work done and get a good night's rest.
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Gables Emory Point
Safe neighborhood. Easy to walk around if you want to, but things are a little spread out, so it's not a very walkable neighborhood like a more downtown neighborhood would be.
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Gables Montclair
Druid hills is historic and full of parks and sidewalks. Super safe and exercise and pet friendly. Best part about where I live is the location
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Private landlord
Safe neighborhood. Lots of Emory students live in the complex too. Close to a bike/ walking trail which is awesome
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Clairmont Reserve
Quiet, residential area. 1.25mi walk from business school. 1.5-2mi walk from Virginia Highlands restaurants.
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Highland Square
Virginia Highland is the place you want to go if you want to have a relaxed night, or use it as a starting place for a bigger adventure. This is the closest neighborhood to 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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Highland Square
love the neighborhood. amazing parks, families, houses, lovely place to be and walk
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Oak Pointe
This is a great neighborhood if you attend Emory University. There are numerous grocery stores, many bars and restaurants within a short drive, and it's a pretty safe area. There can be a bunch of traffic on Briarcliff Road so if you have to go that way, budget some extra time.
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Highland Square
Very convenient to restaurants, Publix, and the SAAC
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Oak Pointe
Close to Emory. Short drive to Virginia Highlands, Ponce, Little Five Points, Ansley Park/Piedmont (for activities, restaurants, nightlife). Grocery: Kroger is closest; multiple Publix; Sprouts on Piedmont. Different routes to interstate.
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Gables Rock Springs
Good neighborhood for emory students. there isn't much to do here outside of the Emory Point scene, but it's very close to Virginia Highlands and everything is very accessible from here.
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Gables Emory Point
Lots of great restaurants, driving is decent around here (for Atlanta anyway). I have 2 Publixes, a Target, and a Walmart within 10 minutes of me. I would highly recommend.
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Clairmont Reserve
It's a 3 minute walk from Lullwater, so the neighborhood is basically Emory's campus. Most of the people are either students or older (a lot of retired) couples.
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Harwood
Druid Hills is a very nice neighborhood and is convenient for Emory students. However, there aren't a ton of things to do or restaurants/bars in the area.
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Gables Emory Point
Emory Point is basically on campus so the atmosphere is very similar to other areas of Emory, with more shops and restaurants thrown in.
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Gables Emory Point
Neighborhood is fine - its the suburbs so there's not any super close restaurants/shops, etc. It's a 30 minute walk to Emory.
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Gables Rock Springs
A bunch of the Emory bus routes run by the complex making it easy to get to campus in no time. Also easy to walk.
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Gables Emory Point
Lots of trees, small parks. Can often smell people smoking weed, comes into our apartment through the vents.
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Gables Rock Springs
Everything is drive from my complex, but plenty of establishments and sights are well within a short drive.
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Highland Square
Quite, an quick Uber to most places. A Kroger is close. No restaurants or target-type places are close
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Gables Rock Springs
Very safe, lots of families, close to school, not walkable to any major neighborhood/downtown areas.
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872 Oakdale Rd NE
Close to campus and tons of food/shopping options. Safe area. Lots of college students.
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Gables Emory Point
Safe, close to Emory. Not a ton to do, but it is close by to other neighborhoods
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1273 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Beautiful and close to Emory. Lots of access to food, transportation, etc.
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Gables Montclair
Very close to school, but not super close to bars, restaurants, etc.
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Gables Emory Point
Nice to be located walking-distance from school and Emory Village.
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Highland Square
Close to Virginia Highlands which is good for nightlife.
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Gables Emory Point
Proximity to campus and all other students is awesome
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Gables Rock Springs
This isn't the most fun area to live in, but I've got a Target nearby so I can't complain. I do find it takes way too long to get to Trader Joe's for my taste, but there's a Kroger really close that partially makes up for that.
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Clairmont Reserve
The neighborhood where the apartment is located is great - it's very residential, and I feel safe walking to and from class.
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Highland Square
love it here!
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Gables Rock Springs
Close to campus, so very convenient for school, but not super social.
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Gables Emory Point
tucked back amongst beautiful houses, ask for phase 3 accomodations
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Gables Rock Springs
Great, close to campus. Far from decent nightlife.
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Gables Emory Point
Safe, quiet area. Near Emory and VA Highlands
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Gables Rock Springs
Cute nice park
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Oak Pointe
Great neighborhood
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Highland Square


Getting to Know
Druid Hills

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: Moreland Ave NE to Clairmont Rd
North to South Boundaries: South Fork Peachtree Creek to McLendon Ave NE
dining
Arden’s Garden
Panera Bread
The General Muir
Villaggio Gastro Italian
grocery
Publix
fitness
Emory Woodruff Physical Education Center
parks
Druid Hills Golf Club
Freedom Park
Lullwater Park
Olmsted Linear Parks
coffee
Aurora Coffee
Starbucks
bus
19 (bus)
2 (bus)
6 (bus)
rail
BLUE (metro)

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in Druid Hills

North High Ridge

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The Clifton

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Studio $1,891
1 Bed $1,793
2 Beds $2,650

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Atlas Lavista Hills
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3 Beds $1,640

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