Apartments for Rent in Chamblee, GA

Renter's guide to Chamblee, GA

Welcome home to Chamblee, Georgia! This growing Atlanta suburb was ranked the 5^th most diverse place to live in Georgia by Niche.com. It started out as a rail town at the beginning of the 20^th century, and it developed into a nice city with an international vibe.

By land area, Chamblee is roughly 40-times smaller than the city of Atlanta, but almost 50% larger than Decatur, another popular Atlanta suburb. However, Chamblee is rather close to Atlanta, which is only 14 miles away, and other large cities such as Athens at only a one-hour drive away.

The Chamblee climate is classified as humid subtropical, with hot and humid summers that last from around late May to mid-September, and cool winters that start in late November and end in late February. The average July high is 89°F and the average January low is 33°F. The weather in Chamblee also includes about 52 inches of rain per year, which is higher than the US average of 39 inches.

Tips for renting in Chamblee, GA

Things to do in Chamblee, GA

If you're searching for something to do outdoors in Chamblee, Keswick Park is a great option. This 45-acre park has walking trails, a dog park, softball and soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts, and more. It's definitely one of the best free things to do in Chamblee. There are also a couple of other parks nearby, like Blackburn Park and Murphey Candler Park.

If you're in the mood for some shopping, Chamblee Plaza and its collection of shops and restaurants is the first place you should check out. Antique shopping is also a major attraction in Chamblee, and the Broad Street Antique Mall is a notable example.

As for restaurants in Chamblee, you're spoiled for choice. Popular picks include the Malaysian restaurant Food Terminal, the Asian fusion restaurant Hopstix, and the aptly-named Italian restaurant Mad Italian.

Foodies should make sure they're around in October for Taste of Chamblee, a festival where locals and visitors gather once a year to grub on every kind of food you can think of, from Vietnamese to Indian.

Chamblee, GA employment & economy

Chamblee's biggest industries are construction, accommodation and food services, and retail, which combine to employ over a third of the people who work in the city. The city also boasts an impressive 2.3% unemployment rate, which is considerably lower than the nationwide average of 3.9%.

Of course, many residents commute into Atlanta for work, where the biggest employers are Delta Airlines, Emory University and Healthcare, and Home Depot. In fact, both Delta and Home Deport have their headquarters in Atlanta, as do many other major companies, like Coca-Cola, Chick-fil-A, and AT&T. Chamblee's proximity to Atlanta allows its residents to work in a big city, while still enjoying the quietude of small-city life.

Education in Chamblee, GA

Chamblee is part of the DeKalb County School System and is home to six elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools.

The Interactive College of Technology also has a campus in Chamblee. In nearby Atlanta, you'll find Emory University, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Georgia State University, along with many other institutions for higher education.