When making the decision to lease an apartment in Atlanta, it’s hard to keep track of all of the information being thrown at you. With so many important factors to consider like price, amenities, and location, it can be tough to figure out which location is the best fit for you and your roommates.
At Rambler Atlanta, we are confident that our diverse floor plans, state-of-the-art amenities and proximity to campus can cater to the needs of any Georgia Tech student. Nevertheless, we know how crucial it is to fully understand your options.
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To help make this comparison process easier, we have written this article comparing two popular student apartment complexes, Rambler and The Connector.
Comparing Georgia Tech Student Apartments: Rambler vs. The Connector Atlanta
Photo Courtesy of The Connector.
The Basics
To start, we’re looking at the basics of each property.
| Property | Rambler | The Connector |
| Address | 736 Peachtree NE | 699 Spring St NW |
| Year Built | 2025 | 2021 |
| Number of Stories | 19 | 30 |
| Distance from Campus | 5-minute walk | 6-minute walk |
Location
Location means everything when living on a walkable, urban campus like Georgia Tech. Both Rambler and The Connector are conveniently located near East Campus across the Fifth Street Bridge.
Rambler
Rambler sits at 736 Peachtree NE, less than five minutes from Tech Square, Scheller College of Business and Barnes & Noble. Rambler is just beyond the CODA building, close to other student properties such as The Standard.
The Connector
Off of Spring Street near The Standard, The Connector sits at the intersection of Spring Street NW and 3rd Street NW. The Connector is a six minute walk from Georgia Tech’s campus.
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Amenities
Both The Connector and Rambler offer their residents a variety of amenities designed to complement the college lifestyle. To streamline the comparison, we’ve crafted this chart detailing the available amenities at each location.
| Rambler | The Connector | |
| Pool Deck | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor Theater Lawn | ✓ | |
| Hot Tub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grilling Area | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym and Fitness Center | ✓ | ✓ |
| Yoga Studio | ✓ | |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pet Wash/ Dog Spa | ✓ | |
| Golf Simulator | ✓ | |
| Study Spaces | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private Study Rooms | ✓ | |
| Clubroom | ✓ | |
| On-site Coffee Shop | ✓ | |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
For more information on amenities, visit the amenities pages for Rambler and The Connector.
Pricing and Floor Plans
Photo courtesy of The Connector.
Rambler
Rambler offers a variety of floor plan options from studios to 6×6 layouts. View current pricing and availability on our floor plans page.
Units come fully furnished with stainless steel appliances, premium Wi-Fi internet, full-sized washers and dryers, a wall-mounted smart TV and more.
The Connector
The Connector offers studio, 1×1, 2×2, 4×4 and 5×5 layouts.
As of the publication date in October 2024, the rates for 2025 – 2026 vary between $1265 and $2099 per person per month, depending on the unit type.
Units are fully furnished featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, smart TVs, and comfortable furniture.
We hope this information helps you better understand your options. For more articles like this, such as Rambler vs. The Standard, visit our resources page on our website. For any additional questions, please reach out to our leasing staff!
