The Verdict · Atlanta, GA
$1,401–$4,223
real monthly · incl. fees + insurance
4.5★
503 Google reviews
Higher property crime
worth watching
A well-rated community where the real cost runs ~$39 over sticker, and elevated property crime is the risk to plan for.
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What Residents Say
The honest version — the good and the bad, straight from recent Google reviews of Sentral West Midtown at Star Metals Apartments.
“I honestly love living here. It’s been 2.5 years now and I love the fact that the residential team and management have maintained their integrity and property management. If I ever have an issue… they fix it right away. No hesitation. The privacy and care for me has been unmatched. I never been in …”
“The room was nice. The staff + hidden fees are why I’m giving 2 stars. I got a run around checking in. I was told I could check in early when I spoke to the concierge the day before. They never mentioned a $45 early check in fee until I arrived. There was also a $25 parking fee that wasn’t disclose…”
“My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our time here. The location is very nice, and close by restaurants and supermarkets. The Nail Spa close by was very nice too, we loved it - walking distance. The apartment was very top tier, clean, and I loved the layout. The pool was very nice and fun too! I can’t…”
“I’ve been asking for a solution to the issues for 36 hours but the manager does not seem to care…the whole place smells like ozone and cigarettes. There are stains and burns on the floor next to the bed. There’s no handle on the shower door. The baseboards under the counter are laying on the flo…”
“Hello Nia here I stay here all the time when I come to Atlanta the last time staying here the concierge lady brown skin shoulder length hair and kind of heavyset(not being discriminatory just don’t know her name) mind you I’m very respectful to the team as u stay here alot and I also spend a lot of…”
What reviews flag most
Mined from 5 recent reviews · 503 total on Google. Longer bars mean the topic comes up more often — this is a read on what gets mentioned, not a summary of every review.
On management, the review consensus is a recurring concern in reviews — one resident wrote: “The staff + hidden fees are why I’m giving 2 stars.”.
1055 Brady Ave, Atlanta, GA 30318
West Midtown Atlanta
What Sentral West Midtown at Star Metals Apartments Really Costs
The sticker rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Sentral West Midtown at Star Metals Apartments actually costs each month once required fees, pet rent, and insurance are in — the number the listing sites leave off.
Renters insurance adds ~$14/mo to that total — compare quotes →
Fees Beyond Rent
The additional charges beyond base rent at Sentral West Midtown at Star Metals Apartments. Some are monthly, some one-time — all of them shape your real cost of living here.
Required Fees
Application Fee Per Applicant
Charged per applicant.
Administrative Fee
Charged per unit.
Pets Fees
Dog Fee
Charged per pet.
Dog Rent
Charged per pet.
Cat Fee
Charged per pet.
Cat Rent
Charged per pet.
Safety & Property Crime
For a renter, property crime is what you actually feel day to day — a car broken into overnight, a package lifted off the step, a bike gone from storage, or how the walk from the lot feels after dark. Here's how Atlanta looks on the theft-related crimes that touch renters most.
These are city-level figures from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — not block-by-block. Your specific street may run calmer or rougher than the citywide rate.
Atlanta property crime
3,169
per 100K residents
U.S. avg 1,578 / 100K
Breakdown per 100K residents
U.S. average
The practical takeaways here are the unglamorous ones: park in lit areas, use a parcel locker if the community offers one, and don't leave anything visible in the car. Sentral West Midtown at Star Metals Apartments's on-site security (Package service, Controlled access, Covered parking) helps on the margin.
Source · FBI UCR · Atlanta · 2024-12 to 2025-11
On-Site Security
Natural Hazards to Plan For
At a moderate-hazard address like Sentral West Midtown at Star Metals Apartments, the question of whether to add earthquake coverage to a renters policy isn't obvious — endorsements run roughly $50–$150 a year, and the probability of a damaging quake is real but low. Flood risk here is minimal and most other weather damage is already covered. Specifics below.
Flood damage
FEMA's flood-zone classification for this address is low-risk, which means the federal government doesn't expect significant flooding here under typical conditions. A standard renters policy still excludes flood damage, but a separate flood policy is hard to justify economically when the underlying risk is low. The zone label is below for the record.
Source · FEMA NFHL
FEMA Zone X (minimal flood hazard) — Minimal flood risk
Flood insurance optional but inexpensive in this zone.
Zones can change — verify at FEMA Flood Map Service
Earthquake shaking
Damaging earthquakes happen here, but not often — USGS rates the area as moderate seismic hazard. A renters earthquake endorsement is inexpensive (typically under $100 a year) and worth weighing against the value of what's actually in your unit. The math leans toward 'add it' if you have high-value electronics, instruments, or art; 'skip it' for sparse furnishings.
Source · USGS NSHM
Moderate seismic hazard · ground motion 0.09g
Endorsements priced for renters typically run under $100 a year and only cover personal property. Whether it pays back depends on the value of what's in your unit.
Ground motion at ~2% probability over 50 years — the building-code reference level
Severe weather you'd actually claim for
NOAA's records put Fulton County squarely in severe-weather territory: roughly 24 severe-weather events a year on average over the past five years. Unlike flood and earthquake, this is the kind of damage a standard renters policy is built for — wind, hail, lightning, and storm-driven water from a damaged roof are all covered. The historical breakdown is below.
Severe-weather damage to personal belongings is covered without an endorsement on every standard renters policy. The frequency above is part of why carrying the coverage matters here, not a reason to add anything extra.
Source · NOAA Storm Events · 5-yr averages for Fulton County
Standard renters insurance is enough for most renters here. The earthquake endorsement is worth pricing if you'd find replacing your possessions out-of-pocket painful.
Renters Insurance at Sentral West Midtown at Star Metals Apartments
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to Sentral West Midtown at Star Metals Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Controlled Access
Electronic/key fob entry — reduces unauthorized entry risk
Identity Theft Concerns
1 mention in reviews (mail tampering, fraud, personal info)
FEMA Flood Zone
Zone X — minimal flood risk
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 3169/100K (101% above national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$14
Est. monthly
$168
Est. annual
$13
State avg/mo
How Much Coverage Makes Sense
Renters insurance has two main pieces: personal property coverage, which pays to replace your belongings if they're stolen or damaged (furniture, electronics, clothes), and liability coverage, which protects you if someone gets hurt in your unit or you damage someone else's property. Here's what we'd recommend for Sentral West Midtown at Star Metals Apartments based on the rent level and building.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$20,000
If you own more
$50,000
Liability
Covers accidental harm & lawsuits
Pool on premises — higher liability recommended for accidents at shared amenities
How Carriers Compare for This Area
Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near Sentral West Midtown at Star Metals Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $9/mo | $110/yr |
| USAA | $10/mo | $123/yr |
| State Farm | $14/mo | $165/yr |
| Progressive | $15/mo | $178/yr |
| Safeco | $15/mo | $178/yr |
| Travelers | $16/mo | $192/yr |
| Allstate | $17/mo | $206/yr |
| Nationwide | $17/mo | $206/yr |
| Farmers | $18/mo | $219/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $21/mo | $247/yr |
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Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what Sentral West Midtown at Star Metals Apartments allows, along with the deposits and monthly pet rent to budget for.
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About Sentral West Midtown at Star Metals Apartments
From the property listing:
Sentral West Midtown at Star Metals is a modern community offering spacious unfurnished and designer-furnished apartments that feature fully equipped kitchens, high-end finishes, full-size washer and dryers, spa-inspired bathrooms. Oversized windows provide lots of natural light. Premium community amenities include a rooftop pool and sundeck, state-of-the-art fitness center, coworking and entertainment spaces, on-site coffee shop, secure building access, and garage parking with EV charging stations. This pet-friendly community has amenities such as a pet wash and outdoor play spaces.
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