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Rambler v. The Connector: Which Student Apartment is Right for Me?

By Madie

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. 

Read Next: Georgia Tech Student Apartment Review: Catalyst Midtown

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 

Two girls walking on campus

 

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. 

Read Next: Midtown Atlanta Student Apartment Review: The Standard

Amenities 

Yoga at Rambler

 

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

Bedroom in the connector

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!

Madie

September 23, 2024

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