Marietta Homebuilder Opens New Rental Cottage Community

The Cottages at Lexington, the newest rental cottage community from Marietta-based Jim Chapman Communities, is now open and accepting leases. The 40-acre, 200-unit ranch cottage community is the newest concept from one of Greater Atlanta’s premier homebuilders, and is designed to offer a carefree, lock-and-leave lifestyle with all the comforts of home. Located on the east side of Athens, Ga., The Cottages at Lexington is convenient to the University of Georgia, shopping, dining, and recreation options including Clarks Hill Lake. www.ranchcottagesforrent.com.

The Cottages offer both ranch and two-story cottages for rent, ranging from 2-3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Each spacious cottage includes an attached one or two-car garage, private, covered entrance, private outdoor patios, attic storage space and a master suite on the main level. Every floorplan features chef-inspired kitchens with granite countertops, energy-efficient appliances, washer and dryer, upgraded lighting packages and walk-in closets. The Cottages also offer designer-inspired finishes, wider doorways, zero-step entry into the home and covered porches.

“We designed The Cottages at Lexington for people who want to enjoy the financial and lifestyle flexibility that renting provides,” said Jim Chapman, president of Jim Chapman Communities. “This is not your typical apartment building. Instead, this is a community of cottages with onsite resort-style amenities like a community clubhouse, state-of-the-art fitness center, swimming pool and dog park. The grounds are professionally landscaped and maintained. Onsite management and 24-hour emergency maintenance service keep everything working and looking its best so residents can spend their time doing what they love. No more climbing on the roof to clean gutters or mowing the lawn! It’s a true lock-and-leave lifestyle.”

The pet-friendly community offers five distinct floorplans from which to choose. They range from two-bedroom, two-bath plans on one level to two-story cottages with the master suite on the main level and two additional bedrooms on the second floor. Outside, sidewalks and a dedicated dog park encourage residents and their pets to enjoy the landscaped grounds, while the clubhouse, fitness center and pool are perfect for social gatherings.

Monthly rental rates range from $1,700 - $2,100. The Cottages at Lexington is located at 4394 Lexington Rd. just 4.5 miles east of downtown Athens. www.ranchcottagesforrent.com