Apartments
Some things to think about when considering renting an apartment:
Communities closest to Georgia Tech are Midtown and Buckhead
Unfurnished one-bedroom apartments costs approximately $850-$1000 per month
Most apartments (furnished and unfurnished) come with a refrigerator, stove, oven, and some kind of window covering. You must provide everything else
Minimum contract is usually six months. Subleases may be available for shorter stays
Parking is often an extra fee
Co-signer or guarantor is often necessary for international students without social security numbers
A signed contract is a binding legal document
Internet sites to assist you in your housing search:
http://www.housing.gatech.edu/assignments/offcampus.cfm
http://gatech.uloop.com/main/
http://www.myapartmentmap.com/apartments/ga/
http://ochousing.gsu.edu/
https://housing.emory.edu/off-campus/home.cfm
http://www.apartmentguide.com/
http://www.promove.com/
American Homes
Independent companies in Atlanta that place students in private family residences:
Atlanta Homestays
Contact: Ms. Lory Wilson, atlanta_homestays@msn.com
Phone: (678) 886-4488
Georgia Host Family
Contact: Ms. Heather Allington, georgiahostfamilies@yahoo.com
Phone: (678) 209-8099
American Homestay Network
Contact: Ms. Dominique Rodriguez, dominique@homestaynetwork.com
Phone: (407) 761-3517
Mark's Homestay
Contact: Mark Leech, mark@markshomestay.com
Phone: (404) 822-0071
Temporary Stays
Villa International Atlanta
Villa International is a ministry of housing and hospitality by the Christian community for international visitors.
Guest rooms are available for $24 for shared rooms and $49 per night for a single room.
There are private baths in each room,
Wireless computer access available throughout the facility,
Community kitchen, game room, an exercise room, community living room and laundry room.
Villa International Atlanta is easily accessible by MARTA.
Regency Suites Hotel
Rate: $99.00 per night plus tax (based on a minimum stay of 30 days)
All suites with kitchenettes
All suites have two queen size beds and a sofa couch
Complimentary breakfast
Complimentary voice mail and data ports/ high speed internet in each suite
Complimentary HBO and cable television
Contact person: Joy Frazier, joy@regencysuites.com, Phone: (404 ) 876-5003 ext. 173