05 Buckhead

Jasmine Apartments

Atlanta's Leasing Lifestyles

By Molly Dickinson

You’re going to love Atlanta. Not just because of that new opportunity you’re chasing (or have already caught); or because it’s home to some of the most amazing restaurants, cultural destinations, entertainment venues and historical sites in the country; or even because it ranks on multiple nationwide top 10 lists as one of America’s best places to hang your hat. What you’ll love most about Atlanta is the way that it totally, completely, 100 percent “gets” you. With such a diverse and ever-growing array of leases—from hip intown studios for one, to stylish yet unfussy OTP apartments for two (that’s “outside the perimeter” of I-285 in local-speak) to lavish, family-sized townhomes located ideally between Downtown and the affluent outskirts—Atlanta knows what renters want.

Whether you call it real estate savvy or just good old-fashioned Southern hospitality, the local leasing scene is devoted to ensuring that every new Atlantan feels instantly at home. And that means providing the perfect fit for every leasing lifestyle at a value that gives you more than you bargained for—in the best possible way. After all, your budget is a part of your lifestyle, too. So whatever your financial style; whether you need space for one, two or baby-makes-three; whether you’re a diehard city-slicker or prefer something equal parts neon and nature, your new lease on life is right here in Atlanta.

A Lot for a Little
(Lifestyles from $600 a month)

Gables Metropolitan, Perimeter
Gables Residential, gables.com
Metropolitan Atlanta is a thriving, vibrant blend of big, bustling cityscapes and cozier, quainter communities—truly the best of both worlds. That same celebrated sense of balance and diversity is perfectly captured in the lifestyles offered by Gables Residential’s brand-new, aptly-named community. Ideally situated in the prestigious Dunwoody area of Atlanta’s northern perimeter, Gables Metropolitan residents have immediate access to the popular Perimeter Mall while being just minutes from everything Atlanta proper and its prosperous northern suburbs have to offer.

Polished, never stuffy Southern architecture unites a staggering list of amenities. Not one, but two state-of-the-art fitness centers, a tennis club, pool, billiard room and coordinated resident social activities provide plenty of at-home recreation, while lush courtyards, a Zen garden, pond and even a resident herb and vegetable garden let in plenty of fresh air and gorgeous green space. Incredibly well-priced residences feature the kind of luxe touches normally reserved for the much costlier properties dotting the city center: entertainment bars with wine racks, built-in computer desks and bookshelves, double-sided “window” fireplaces, tiled baths with double vanities and garden tubs, gas cook tops and Whirlpool appliances, even two-car, automatic-entry attached garages with workbenches and tool organizers. A wide range of home styles, from studios to one-bedroom flats to three-bedroom townhomes, make Metropolitan even more unique among its competitors—especially when they are available at these affordable prices. One bedrooms range from $630-$1,000 a month, while family-sized townhomes start at just $1,300 and crest at $2,500.
Jasmine at the Galleria, Smyrna

Lyon Apartment Companies
LyonApartments.com/jasmineatthegalleria
One word comes to mind when stepping into the newly remodeled apartment homes at the Jasmine at the Galleria—space. Whether you are a single professional or part of a growing family, you will find more than enough room to spread your wings—and your impressive collection of shoes, books, toys; whatever. With one-bedrooms at over 900 square feet and three-bedrooms nearing 1,500, you will still have plenty of space left over. Walk-in closets, curved shower rods in tiled surrounds and airy patios and decks with bonus storage alcoves add to an environment that is at once ridiculously roomy and as warm and cozy as any place you could ever call home.

In fact, the only thing better than the spaces at the Jasmine at the Galleria is the price you will pay for them. One-bedrooms start in the low $600s, while even the largest three-bedroom floorplan barely tops $1,000 a month. “It’s just way more home for your money,” says Lyon’s marketing coordinator, Carmen Jeffery. “To me, it’s a no-brainer!” Jasmine at the Galleria is a phenomenal value for those seeking space, location (apartments are just minutes from I-75, I-285, the popular retail, entertainment and business district of Cumberland Mall and the Silver Comet Trail recreation path) and all the quality features and amenities your balanced Atlanta lifestyle requires (think optional upgrade packages, fitness and business centers, a pool and sundeck, three tennis courts, resident social activities, an on-site management team and emergency maintenance services).

A Lot for a Little More
(Lifestyles from $1,000 a month)

Apex West Midtown, West Midtown
Perennial Properties, perennialproperties.net
Newly opened in the industrial-chic, live-work-playground of West Midtown, Apex exemplifies Perennial Properties’ commitment to walkable, multi-use communities where residents need not venture far from home in order to satisfy every facet of their individual urban- and eco-friendly lifestyles.

With retail and restaurants like Helmet Salon (one of Atlanta’s coolest hair cutteries) and the newest location of the Corner Tavern (coming in 2010) right downstairs and nearby Atlanta institutions like the High Museum, the Woodruff Arts Center, Turner Field, Philips Arena and restaurants like Bacchanalia and Spoon just a short jaunt away, Apex delivers all the luxuries of true intown living along with the kind of amenities only an upscale Atlanta apartment community can offer. Everything from a resort-style pool, sundeck and fitness center to a fully-stocked Wi-Fi lounge, billiards room, outdoor movie theater and even a life-sized outdoor chess set provide nearly endless opportunities for residents to work and play without ever leaving home.

Lease a two-bedroom, two-bath “roommate” floorplan (great for couples who like a little extra space as well) with hardwood floors, granite counters, walk-in closets, Roman tubs and a patio/balcony for just $1,119, and you’ll have plenty of paycheck left over to enjoy all the fabulous dining, shopping, culture and entertainment your new neighborhood has to offer.

Pencil Factory Flats, Downtown
Perennial Properties, perennialproperties.net
Known for their trendy take on green living, Perennial Properties’ Pencil Factory Flats will bring your eco-friendly lifestyle to a new level of luxury. Nestled in a repurposed—you guessed it—pencil factory near the historic neighborhoods of Cabbagetown and Old Fourth Ward; a stones’ throw from the richly storied Oakland Cemetery (where you can pay homage to Atlanta greats like Margaret Mitchell and Bobby Jones), the flats are not only sustainably built, they’re sustainably chic.

Younger (and young at heart) single professionals and couples are especially charmed by the stylish one-, two- and three-bedroom lofts and the upscale palates of granite, stainless steel, hardwood and cool concrete flooring. Large private balconies with views of Downtown and Midtown, Roman tubs, double vanities, ceiling fans in 9-foot vaulted ceilings and the included washer and dryer only add to the allure.

Add in immediate access to Downtown and MARTA transit and toss in community amenities like a resort-style pool and cabanas, a cardio gym, parking deck, courtyard with grills and fountains and a range of on-site shops and restaurants and you’ve got one gorgeously green-wrapped package. And, with two-bedroom, two-bath flats—the perfect fit for couples, roommates and residents who work or study at home—starting at just $1,285, the price is sustainable too.

Tremont, Uptown Buckhead
Coro Realty Advisors, TremontCityLiving.com
Finally, you can put your signature on a gorgeous, impeccably styled, superbly located home, minus the mortgage. At Tremont, the warmth and custom comforts of a luxury home meet the freedom and flexibility of leasing—all at a value that will make your homeowner friends green with envy. “Because these are EarthCraft homes,” says Patti Pearlberg, VP of Asset Management for Coro Realty Advisors, “You’re getting extra energy efficiency in a much larger home for your money.” Just how much money (or, should we way, how little)? Try $1,502 per month for a 1,000-square-foot one-bedroom, designed especially for singles or couples looking to live it up in classic Buckhead fashion. Or a 1,510-square-foot two-bedroom (both oversized with separate baths—ideal for roommates) priced at $2,100. Residents hearing the pitter patter of little feet will find a spacious 1,641-square-foot, two-story, two-bedroom to be the perfect fit for their family at the even more perfect price of $2,400 monthly. Regardless of which space you choose, each upscale floorplan whispers “home” from every elegantly designed corner; solid maple Shaker-style cabinets, a choice of five rich granite colors for countertops, bamboo floors, carpeted bedrooms, Roman soaking tubs and gas fireplaces are just a few of the many features beckoning beneath the airy 10-foot ceilings. When it comes to lifestyle, Tremont manages to be at once undeniably urban and as serene as any well-heeled suburban enclave; as close to the heart of Downtown and beyond (via the pulsing arteries of the infamous Peachtree Road, GA 400, I-85, I-75 and I-285) as it is to the upscale boutiques, restaurants, excellent schools and historic buildings that make the northern edge of the city one of Atlanta’s most desirable locales. Luxury, lifestyle, location—it’s all waiting for you at home, at Tremont.

A Whole Lot for a Lot Less Than You’d Think
(Lifestyles from $2,500 a month)

05 Buckhead, Buckhead
Coro Realty Advisors, 05Buckhead.com
Rising above the mirrored metal facades of the chicest urban address in Atlanta, 05 (pronounced “Oh Five;” the two numbers that distinguish its prestigious zip code) Buckhead has established itself as the crème-de-la-crème of sky-high style. White glove all the way, its stunning city views, lavishly welcoming design, above-and-beyond amenities and unparalleled concierge services could put the Ritz-Carlton to shame.

Married and single professionals seeking a place to unwind after a hectic day at the office can bask in the ultimate luxury of 24/7 service, management and maintenance. “You can rent down the street,” says Pearlberg, “but you’re not going to have the 24/7 service or the flexibility within the leases. You don’t get that with other rentals, and you certainly don’t get that if you’re owning.”

Even at the Concierge Level, a 2,600-square-foot, two-story, three-bedroom townhome rents for just $5,099 a month. For smaller spaces that are still big on luxury, 1,500-plus square-foot, two-bedroom floorplans range from $2,845 to $3,065. And, there are always the $2,481 to $2,710 per month two-bedrooms with floor-to-ceiling window walls and 1,355 square feet in which to enjoy the jaw-dropping views of Downtown Atlanta and Buckhead. As if that weren’t spoiling you enough, 05 is currently offering new residents in the above two-bedroom floorplans their first month’s rent—on the house.

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