Whistler v. The Standard Atlanta: Which Student Apartment is Right for Me? (Updated for 2024)

When making a decision about student housing in Atlanta, Georgia Tech students must take into account numerous factors, including price, availability and proximity to classes. With so many student apartments to choose from in Midtown, deciding which property is best for you can be challenging. 

At Whistler, we are confident that our array of floor plan options, state-of-the-art amenities and convenient location will cater to the needs of any student. However, we acknowledge the challenges that arise when narrowing down your options or even comparing different properties. To simplify this process, we are providing a side-by-side comparison of two options for student apartments in Midtown: Whistler and The Standard at Atlanta. 

Comparing Georgia Tech Student Apartments: Whistler vs. The Standard at Atlanta

Whistler is located on the corner of Spring Street and Abercrombie in Midtown.

The Basics

To start, let’s look at the basics. 

Location 

Photo courtesy of Niles Bolton Associates.

For many Georgia Tech students, location is one of the biggest deciding factors when contemplating where to sign a 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. It is also located less than a block away from Square on Fifth Apartments.

The Standard at Atlanta

On the south end of Spring Street NW, The Standard at Atlanta is about a 3-minute walk from Georgia Tech’s campus and is in the heart of the city’s trendiest neighborhood. The Standard is walking distance from Whole Foods Market and Public Super Market at Piedmont, and also has lower level retail space, which currently is occupied by Starbucks, Sweet & Fresh, and more. It is located across the street from The Connector.

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Amenities 

Whistler’s rooftop pool deck is perfect for cooling off, hosting friends or enjoying some me-time.

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. 

For more information on amenities, visit the amenities pages for Whistler and The Standard Atlanta. 

Pricing and Floor Plans

Whistler

Representative kitchen featuring Whistler’s standard finishes and appliances.

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 Standard at Atlanta

Photo courtesy of The Standard Atlanta.

The Standard at Atlanta offers various floor plans including studio, 1×1, 2×2, 3×3, 4×2, 4×4, 5×3, and 5×5 layouts.

At the time of publication on December 2023, rates for 2024 – 2025 at The Standard range from the $1,200s to over $1,900 per person, per month, depending on unit type. All rates are subject to change. You can find current availability and pricing on The Standard’s floor plans page.

Each unit comes fully furnished with quartz kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances, high-speed internet, 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 9/14/2023. Last updated 12/6/2023.