Apartments for Rent in Acworth, GA - 47 Rentals available

Acworth is known for its quiet, small-town feel – but it's right next to bustling Atlanta.

Being such a small town, you can expect the people of Acworth to be welcoming and friendly. If you're looking for a peaceful place to raise a family, you’ll fit right in.

Compared to Atlanta’s 134 square miles, Acworth is tiny, sitting at just 9 square miles. You could fit almost fifteen Acworths into one Atlanta!

Speaking of Atlanta, if you ever want to live it up in one of America’s biggest metropolitan cities, it's just 35 miles southeast. That's only about half an hour drive.

The weather in Acworth is fairly moderate. Average winter temperatures come in at around 45°F. Average summer temperatures are quite a bit hotter, at about 80°F. And you can expect 52 inches of rain per year, which is 20 inches higher than average.

The cost of living in Acworth is slightly below the national average.

Want to grab a meal at a cheap restaurant? That will cost you around $12, while a two person meal at a mid-priced restaurant is $50. And a typical cappuccino is $3.80.

The basic utility costs for a 915 square-foot apartment are about $161, just a little higher than the national average.

Getting around isn’t the easiest or cheapest thing compared to other major cities. It’s $2.50 for a one-way bus pass, though most of the population prefers to drive.

Acworth is a nice, safe town with big city amenities just 30 minutes away. The town’s mild winters and abundance of parks

give you plenty of opportunities for spending time outdoors with the kids.

On the flip side, summers can get a little steamy, with highs up to 89°F. And if you're commuting to Atlanta regularly, the city's intense traffic can be a little frustrating.

Acworth has plenty of parks, like Allatoona Creek Park and Cauble Park. If you just want to relax, the beach at Cauble Park or beautiful Lake Acworth will give you the relaxing evening you’ve been longing for.

Or you can catch a movie at NGC Cinemas, after some shopping at the Jade shopping mall.

For a night out, there are some great local bars, like Center Street Tavern, Justa Bar, and Locals Bar & Grill. Or you can take a trip to Atlanta for some big city nightlife. The Hard Rock Cafe and The Masquerade are just two of your many options.

If you're in the mood for some sports, there's plenty of that in Atlanta, from the NFL to MLB to NBA. And college football too, with Georgia Tech games, along with the annual Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl and the SEC Championship.

Plus, there's no shortage of arts in Acworth, between the Acworth Cultural Arts Center and the Acworth Gallery.

Acworth has big name companies in just about every popular industry. The city also benefits from a fairly low unemployment rate.

Top employers include Cobb County schools, Wal-Mart, Kroger, and Publix super markets.

Government jobs are abundant, and manufacturing is well-represented between Lockheed Martin and Genuine Parts.

Acworth is proud to be a part of the Cobb County school system, which contains plenty of great schools from Pre-K to high school.

For higher education, there are several technical schools in the area, like Chattahoochee Technical College, Southern Polytechnic State University, and ITT Technical Institute.

If you’re willing to commute to Kennesaw or Atlanta, you have a wealth of other options, including Kennesaw State University, Sanford Brown College Atlanta, and Emory University.

Thinking about making the move to Acworth? Great choice!  But before renting a place, here are a couple of things to keep in mind.

Under Georgia state law, landlords are not required to provide basic appliances, like a refrigerator, microwave, or stove. That means you better check the unit and the rental agreement beforehand.

A landlord can also legally tow your car if you park in an unauthorized space, though they may have to give 24 hours notice depending on the situation.