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Highlights
- Modern essentials
- Spacious townhomes
- Virtual tour
Location
215 Paper Mill Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, USA
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Property Overview
The Carolina offers modern essentials, spacious townhomes, and a virtual tour, with a strong overall Zumper rating of 8.3 out of 10. It also stands out for excellent value, a high location score, and convenient access to public transit, with nearby elementary and middle schools and a strong value-for-money ranking.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- Less expensive
- Elementary school nearby
Floor plans
| Aria | 2 bed | 1.5 bath | 900 sqft | $1,172 /mo | 2 units available | ||
| Leo | 2 bed | 1.5 bath | 1,000 sqft | $1,300 /mo | 2 units available | Take a virtual tour: https homejab vr-360-tour com e 4F8BntWRNU8 e |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 82 |
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About The Carolina
The Carolina offers affordable, spacious two-bedroom apartments and townhomes in Historic Downtown Lawrenceville. Perfectly blending convenience and comfort, our pet-friendly community features modern essentials, bilingual management, and an unbeatable location walking distance to local schools, dining, and shopping. Welcome home to exceptional value and vibrant Gwinnett County living.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, The Carolina is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Carolina has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Carolina offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, The Carolina is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Carolina is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Carolina does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The Carolina provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How The Carolina compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.6 miles away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.6 miles away
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1.6 miles away
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Rent trends in Lawrenceville
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Carolina to be 23% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Lawrenceville.
Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Lawrenceville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $1,411 |
| November 2024 | $1,392 |
| December 2024 | $1,431 |
| January 2025 | $1,404 |
| February 2025 | $1,385 |
| March 2025 | $1,381 |
| October 2025 | $1,286 |
| November 2025 | $1,268 |
| December 2025 | $1,296 |
| February 2026 | $1,426 |
| March 2026 | $1,406 |
| April 2026 | $1,388 |
| May 2026 | $1,394 |
| June 2026 | $1,484 |
| July 2026 | $1,465 |
| August 2026 | $1,419 |
| September 2026 | $1,547 |
| October 2026 | $1,501 |
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Can I afford to live at 215 Paper Mill Rd?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$49,440/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $49,440 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,236.
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Schools near The Carolina
Jenkins Elementary School
12 village way
lawrenceville, GA, 30046
PK, K-5Public
B+
Gwinnett Online Campus
713 hi hope rd
lawrenceville, GA, 30043
K-12Public
B+
Oakland Meadow School
590 old snellville hwy
lawrenceville, GA, 30046
PK, K-12Public
Buford Head Start
84 maddox rd
buford, GA, 30518
PKPublic
Buford Senior Academy
2700 robert bell pkwy
buford, GA, 30518
3-5Public
A+
Neighborhood
Getting around Lawrenceville near 215 Paper Mill Rd
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 215 Paper Mill Rd, Lawrenceville
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
4/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within a short drive
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