Houses for Rent in Villa Rica, Georgia

Explore Houses for Rent in Villa Rica, GA

Villa Rica hosted the first gold strike in the state of Georgia - in fact, that's how it got its name. Today, the city's bustling downtown, landscaped residential areas and prosperous business districts offer few clues to the fact that it was once at the center of a gold rush. That said, if you look a little closer - as, invariably, you will if you're in the market for local homes for rent - there are some telltale signs of Villa Rica's past. For instance, drive down Industrial Boulevard and you'll pass Gold Dust Park, and if you find yourself at The Mill amphitheater on New Year's Eve, you can expect to witness the annual Gold Nugget Drop.

Things Villa Rica Renters Should Know

• Villa Rica is part of the Carroll County School System, which is composed of 13 elementary schools, six middle schools and five high schools.
• The city is about a half-hour drive west of Atlanta and is conveniently situated just off Interstate 20.

Resources for Residents

• Between its official website, its tourism board's website (and accompanying Facebook) and the Main Street Office & Historic Gold Rush Festival's website, Villa Rica has a strong online presence.
• To keep up with local news, sign up for email bulletins from the city, peruse the Villa Rican or check out Villa Rican News & Views.

Things to Do in Villa Rica

A former gold rush city wouldn't be complete without a museum paying homage to that time in its history, and for Villa Rica, that's Pine Mountain Gold Museum - complete with authentic miner trails. Meanwhile, the Main Street area of downtown is the place to go for shopping, dining and congregating with the community.