Whistler v. Square on Fifth: Which Student Apartment is Right for Me?

If you are a Georgia Tech student trying to decide where to sign a lease, you may be having a hard time comparing one property to another. There are so many factors to consider such as price, availability and distance from classes.

At Whistler, we are confident that our range of floor plan options, state-of-the-art amenities and prime location will fit all of your student housing needs. However, we understand the importance of surveying your options completely before making any final decisions. To help get this process started, we have written this article comparing two student housing properties: Whistler and Square on Fifth. 

Comparing Georgia Tech Student Apartments: Whistler vs. Square on Fifth Atlanta

Rendering of the exterior of Whistler, located at 859 Spring Street NW.

The Basics

To start, let’s look at the basics. 

Location 

Square on Fifth, located at 848 Spring St NW. Image courtesy of Square on Fifth.

With Georgia Tech being such a walkable campus, location means everything when deciding where to lease. Both Whistler and Square on Fifth are located in East Midtown just steps from Tech Square and Scheller College of Business. 

With the two properties being directly across the street from one another, the neighborhood surrounding Whistler and Square on Fifth is essentially the same. Around this area you can find Publix, Tiff’s Treats, Starbucks at the Barnes & Noble, and more– all while being a short walk from your classes. 

Amenities 

A rooftop pool deck is one of the many luxury amenities available at Whistler.

Both properties offer a variety of amenities to accommodate the college lifestyle. To make the comparison easier, we have created a chart of the amenities available at each location. 

For more information on amenities, visit the amenities pages for Whistler and Square on Fifth. 

Pricing and Floor Plans

Whistler

Rendering of the kitchen and living space of a unit at Whistler.

Whistler offers the following floor plan options: 

• Studio 
• 1×1
• 2×2
• 3×3
• 4×3
• 4×4
• 5×5

At the time of publication, prices range from $1,215 to $1,800 per person, per month depending on the floor plan and availability. Every unit comes fully furnished with GE stainless steel appliances, premium Wi-Fi, bluetooth controlled washers and dryers, a wall-mounted smart TV and more. 

Square on Fifth 

Interior of a unit at Square on Fifth. Image courtesy of Square on Fifth.

Square on Fifth offers the following floor plan options: 

• 1×1
• 2×2
• 3×3
• 4×4

At the time of publication, pricing for these units range from around $1,300 to $2,100 per person, per month. These units come fully furnished with quartz kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, smart TVs, and more. 

We hope this information will make your search for housing go smoothly. 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.