When deciding on an apartment in Atlanta, Georgia Tech students have many factors to consider such as price, availability, and distance from classes to name a few. And with so many student apartments available in Midtown, it’s hard to know which property is right for you.
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At Whistler, we are confident that our range of floor plan options, state-of-the-art amenities and prime location will suit the needs of any student. With this being said, we know how difficult it can be to narrow down your options or even compare one property to another. To help make this process easier, we are doing a side-by-side comparison of two options for student apartments in Midtown: Whistler and The Connector.
Comparing Georgia Tech Student Apartments: Whistler vs. The Connector
Whistler is located on the corner of Spring Street and Abercrombie in Midtown.
The Basics
To start, let’s look at the basics.
| Property | Whistler | The Connector |
| Address | 859 Spring Street NW | 699 Spring St NW |
| Year Built | 2023 | 2021 |
| Number of Stories | 25 | 30 |
| Distance from Campus | 3-minute walk | 6-minute walk |
Location
The Connector opened in 2021 and is located at 699 Spring St NW. Image courtesy of The Connector.
For many Georgia Tech students, location means everything when deciding where to sign your lease. Both of these properties are located across 5th Street Bridge on Spring Street near East Campus.
Whistler
Located at 859 Spring Street NW, Whistler is just steps from Tech Square, Scheller College of Business, and Barnes and Noble. This prime location on the corner of Spring Street and Abercrombie Street is just a 3-minute walk from East Campus near Tiff’s Treats and LA Fitness Midtown.
The Connector
Down the opposite side of Spring Street, The Connector is about a 6-minute walk from Georgia Tech’s campus on the corner of Spring Street NW and 3rd Street NW. This location is near The Standard and Sweet and Fresh.
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Amenities
A rooftop pool deck is one of the many luxury amenities available at Whistler.
Both locations offer a wide range of amenities to suit the college lifestyle. To make the comparison easier, we have created a chart of the amenities available at each location.
| Whistler | The Connector | |
| Pool Deck | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor Theater | ✓ | |
| Hot Tub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Lawn and Grilling Area | ✓ | |
| Gym and Fitness Center | ✓ | ✓ |
| Yoga Studio | ✓ | |
| Spin Room | ✓ | |
| 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 Whistler and The Connector.
Pricing and Floor Plans
Interior of a unit at The Connector. Image courtesy of The Connector.
Whistler
Whistler has floor plan options ranging from studio to 5×5 layouts. You can find current availability and pricing on our floor plan page.
Units come fully furnished with GE stainless steel appliances, premium Wi-Fi, bluetooth controlled washers and dryers, a wall-mounted smart TV and much more.
The Connector
The Connector offers various floor plans including studio, 1×1, 2×2, 4×4 and 5×5 layouts.
At the time of publication on December 2023, rates for 2024 – 2025 at The Connector range from the $1,400s to over $2,100 per person, per month, depending on unit type. All rates are subject to change. You can find current availability and pricing on The Connector’s floor plans page.
Each unit comes fully furnished with quartz kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, smart TVs, and more.
We hope this information will make it easier for you to compare the various off-campus properties available to Georgia Tech students. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about Whistler, please reach out to our leasing staff! We are more than happy to help in your search for housing.
Originally published 11/23/2022. Last updated 12/6/2023.
