GE Tower by Cortland

490 SW Glenn St, Atlanta, GA 30312

Last Updated: 1 Day Ago
Monthly Rent
$660 - $875
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Bedrooms
1 - 3
Bathrooms
1 - 2
Sq. Ft.
800 - 1,167 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

2X2

$758 - $768
2 Beds, 2 Baths
975 - 1,167 Sq. Ft.
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2 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
C-454
$758
975
Now
A-207
$768
1,118
Now

2X1

$758
2 Beds, 1 Bath
800 - 1,110 Sq. Ft.
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1 Available Unit
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
C-473
$758
1,047
Now
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1922
  • 201 units4 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

  • Access to MARTA
  • Ceiling fans in living areas
  • Close to GA Dome, Phillips Arena and Downtown Atla
  • Garden Tub
  • Gated community
  • High-Speed Internet, Cable access
  • Historic GE building residence
  • Rewarding Resident Referral program
  • Two-story 10 ft. Ceilings

Apartment Features

  • Balcony
  • Ceiling Fans
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup

Community Features

  • Courtyard
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated
  • Income Restricted
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground

Map of GE Tower by Cortland

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Good public transit

Driveability

Very drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

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Soundscore

Busy

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Transit

Subway

3 min Drive

Red Line - Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Gold Line - Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) MARTA

Commuter Rail

11 min Drive

Amtrak

Airport

Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

15 min Drive

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

Moving to Mechanicsville, Atlanta, GA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate GE Tower by Cortland proximity to Floyd's Plaza, Windsor Plaza, and 722 Pryor Street. Floyd's Plaza is 0.7 miles away, and Windsor Plaza is within a 15 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 60, GE Tower by Cortland has good public transit, including 6 transit stops within 5.7 miles. Transit options include West End and Garnett.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near GE Tower by Cortland are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Park Pride, The Georgia Capitol Museum, and Zoo Atlanta.

Airports

Living in Mechanicsville provides easy access to Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International, located just 15 minutes from GE Tower by Cortland.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Dunbar Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

Not rated

Nur Academy

Grades PK-5

Private

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

King Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

Maynard H. Jackson- Jr. High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

The Keystone School

Grades 6-12

Private

Not rated

Heavenly Institute Of Learning

Grades K-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Morehouse School of Medicine Walk: 19 min (1 mi)
Clark Atlanta University Drive: 4 min (1.4 mi)
Spelman College Drive: 4 min (1.5 mi)
Morehouse College Drive: 4 min (1.7 mi)

About GE Tower by Cortland

Historic Building, GE Tower Apartment Homes has high ceilings, Ceiling Fans in the living rooms, Exposed Brick on Specific Units, Garden Tubs in Specific Units, White Appliances, Walk-in Closets, Washer/Dryer Connections in all Units.

GE Tower by Cortland is an apartment community in Atlanta, GA

Contact

Property Address:
490 SW Glenn St,
Atlanta, GA 30312
Phone Number: (404) 653-0988
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed

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Renter Reviews

For GE Tower by Cortland

4.2

18 Ratings & Reviews

  • 12/28/19

    GE Towers is... (Verified Renter)

    GE Towers is amazing property to live on with a loving Property Manager (Felicia) and an Amazing Assistant manager (Shylonda)! Marcus is the best MAINTANCE supervisor weve ever had! He has an amazing system of getting maintenance request done promptly! Carlos make sure we feel safe here in our community and Ms. Maria keep our building clean! Bravo to this amazing team and the people that hired them!

    Review from Apartments.com