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WestMar

$760 – $1,045/mo

  • 2–4 bedrooms
  • 2–4 baths
  • 900–1,460 sq ft
  • 56 units available
800 W Marietta St, Atlanta, GA, 30318

As of October 13, 2026, WestMar in Atlanta, GA has 56 apartments for rent from $760 to $1,045/mo. Two-bedrooms start at $990, three-bedrooms at $905, and 4-bedrooms at $760. The average asking rent has held near $897 since May 7, 2026.


Floor plans

WestMar has 56 units available across 7 floor plans: 3 two-bedroom layouts (900 sq ft), a three-bedroom layout (1,191 sq ft), and 3 4-bedroom layouts (1,406–1,460 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.

See all 7 units listed at WestMar, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At WestMar, a two-bedroom starts at about $1,346 a month all-in: $990 rent and an estimated $356 for electric, gas, water, internet, renters insurance, and laundry. A three-bedroom starts at about $1,357 and a 4-bedroom at about $1,212.

All-in from$1,346/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at WestMar takes about $35,640 a year for a two-bedroom, $32,580 for a three-bedroom, and $27,360 for a 4-bedroom. Keeping the $1,346 all-in month for a two-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $58,700 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,346/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$58,700/yr

Income to qualify

$35,640/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at WestMar has ranged from $897 to $989. The current average is $897, the lowest in the past year.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (146 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At WestMar, leases run 16 months.

  • Rent

    $760 – $1,045/mo
  • Lease term

    16 months
  • Earliest move-in

    Apr 3

Amenity photos

  • Pool
    2 photos
  • Work space

Location

800 W Marietta St, Atlanta, GA, 30318


Resident reviews

2.5 · 100+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management5.0
Amenities and Shared Spaces5.0
Building Quality5.0
Maintenance5.0
Location5.0
Overall100 reviews

Westmar Student Lofts receives overwhelmingly positive ratings in this dataset, with residents consistently praising the leasing office staff, convenient downtown location, included shuttle service, furnished units, and responsive maintenance. However, the property faces persistent challenges with pest control, cleanliness standards in common areas, parking enforcement policies, and noise management that detract from the overall living experience.

Management responsiveness and communication are inconsistent, with some residents reporting helpful and friendly staff while others describe difficulty reaching the office and slow follow-up on requests. The property experiences recurring issues with maintenance response times, cleanliness standards, and guest parking policies that create friction between management and residents.

Westmar offers a variety of amenities including a gym, pool, game room, study spaces, and on-site vending services that residents appreciate. However, reviews reveal significant concerns about common-area cleanliness, trash management systems, parking and guest policies, maintenance response times, and pool upkeep. The property's amenities are frequently described as underutilized or poorly maintained, and guest parking policies result in frequent vehicle booting incidents.

Residents report persistent issues with building cleanliness, pest control, and physical condition. Common concerns include roach infestations, overflowing trash chutes, unfinished or deteriorating finishes, and slow maintenance response times. Elevator and common area odors, as well as noise from adjacent train tracks and thin walls, are frequently mentioned. Units often arrive unclean before move-in, with peeling paint, broken fixtures, and incomplete finishes.

Maintenance response times are inconsistent across the property, with some residents reporting quick repairs while others experienced delays of one to two weeks or longer for basic issues like plumbing and appliances. Work order completion and follow-through have been problematic, with residents reporting ignored requests, deleted maintenance records, and miscommunication between staff and residents. When maintenance staff are responsive, residents note positive experiences, though this appears to vary significantly by individual and situation.

The property benefits from a downtown location with convenient access to the city, nearby shops, and transit options including a shuttle service. Residents appreciate proximity to employment centers and the art scene. However, guest parking policies are restrictive with vehicle booting reported, and proximity to a nearby train station creates noise concerns for some residents.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

WestMar is very walkable and somewhat bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade B
Transit
Minimal
Grade F
Biking
Somewhat bikeable
Grade D

Climate and air quality

Air quality near WestMar was good on 123 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in August (average AQI 64, moderate). Daily highs averaged 90°F in July, the warmest month, and lows averaged 35°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

123 good-air days

of the past 365

: Moderate, AQI 64

Temperature

90° / 35°

average July high / January low

: 88° high, 58° low

Pollen

Moderate

Oct 13–17 forecast

Tree: very low, grass: very low, weed: moderate

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January52°F35°F58 (moderate)13 of 31
February59°F40°F53 (moderate)15 of 28
March71°F49°F53 (moderate)11 of 31
April78°F56°F55 (moderate)10 of 30
May79°F61°F53 (moderate)9 of 31
June85°F68°F56 (moderate)6 of 30
July90°F73°F63 (moderate)4 of 31
August90°F71°F64 (moderate)0 of 31
September88°F68°F60 (moderate)7 of 30
October74°F56°F46 (good)20 of 31
November65°F45°F47 (good)18 of 30
December56°F37°F59 (moderate)10 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Discover Westmar Lofts in Atlanta, GA. Enjoy spacious student living in a prime location. Visit our site to find your perfect apartment!


Nearby schools

The closest school to WestMar is The Howard School, a private high school 0.5 miles away. The closest public school is Boyd Elementary School, 2.1 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

The Howard School

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.5 mi

Hollywood Day Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Kennedy Head Start

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.8 mi

Dar Un-Noor School

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.9 mi

La Donvic Day Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2.0 mi

Grove Park Day Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2.0 mi

Boyd Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary2.0 mi

Mother Hubbard Day Care & Kindergarten

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary2.2 mi

Toy's Rainbow Child Development Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2.2 mi

Fairytales Learning Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2.2 mi

Contact & management

WestMar is managed by Cardinal Group.


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