Sandy Springs, just twenty minutes north of Atlanta, is a family-friendly artistic enclave offering a small-town feel as well as the convenient proximity to a major metropolitan city. The affordable cost of living and the unbeatable quality of life makes Sandy Springs a smart destination spot to rent an apartment and settle down roots.
The oldest house in this city was built in 1842, and approximately 10 years later, the Sandy Springs United Methodist Church was established, paving the way for a larger community.
Today, the city's population surpasses 93,000, and with a vibrant economy and plenty of recreational opportunities, this community shows no signs of slowing down.
Families and young professionals renting an apartment here will want to check out the Sandy Springs Festival, with is the largest community event in the city featuring arts and crafts, a 10K/5K race, and food courts. All of the funds go towards Heritage Sandy Springs, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the cultural vibrancy of the community.
Outdoorsy types will appreciate the city's twelve parks, which provide hiking trails, football fields, community gardening programs, tennis courts, and more.
Art aficionados will quickly feel at home here as well, as this city is home to the Sandy Springs Artpalooza, where approximately 125-150 notable artists in the county have the opportunity to showcase their work.
Although this is primarily a car dependent city, the major provider of public transit is the Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Authority (MARTA), which has several bus lines that stop through Sandy Springs.
Students looking at apartments for rent in Sandy Springs have access to a variety of two and four year college and universities. Gwinnett College is located in the city, and the Art Institute of Atlanta, and Southern Polytechnic State University are both located less than 10 miles outside of the community.
Sandy Springs was rated as the 25th top-earning town in 2012 by CNNMoney magazine due to a large healthcare industry and fortune 500 companies located in the city. Top employers in Sandy Springs include IBM, Cisco Systems, and the United Parcel Service, among others.