Madison Reynoldstown is opening doors to affordable housing on the Beltline Madison Reynoldstown is opening doors to affordable housing on the Beltline

In the heart of one of Atlanta’s historic and most sought-after neighborhoods, Madison Reynoldstown is changing what affordable housing looks and feels like.  The property gives residents a place to call home along with accessibility to the Beltline's energy, resources, and amenities. 

About Madison Reynoldstown  

Madison Reynoldstown is a 116-unit development with one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments designed to serve low- to medium-income families. The property includes units rented to households earning 30% of the Area Median Income and below, serving a range of residents including families, individuals, and seniors, some of whom rely on incomes such as Social Security.   

The community offers a mix of apartments made affordable through a long list of housing partners, including Atlanta Beltline, Inc., the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Atlanta Housing, and Invest Atlanta. Apartments are set aside for families and individuals earning between 30% and 80% AMI. The goal is simple but meaningful: provide access to quality living for residents along the Beltline corridor.  

Today’s affordable housing looks a little different than it did in the past. 

“Back in the day, per se, affordable housing looked affordable, but now we look like everybody else," says Najah Eskridge, Madison Reynoldstown’s Community Manager. 

This is evident in the development’s modern style, diverse amenities including a pool, gym, and roof deck, and the vibrant surrounding neighborhood. Residents experience proximity to shops, restaurants, and Beltline access at a price point that makes it possible to stay within budget while experiencing a high quality of life. 

Understanding Affordability in Action 

Thanks to developments like these, the Atlanta Beltline has achieved nearly 80% of its goal to create or preserve 5,600 affordable housing units in the Beltline Tax Allocation District by 2030.  In this case, the Beltline not only provided funding to support the project but also previously owned the property, helping ensure it was positioned for long-term affordability. Through strategic partnerships with trusted Beltline supported housing organizations like Rea Ventures Group LLC, the developer behind Madison Reynoldstown, we’re dedicated to making housing more affordable for everyone.   

Deciding resident eligibility starts with understanding Area Median Income (AMI) which is established each year by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to measure income levels across a region. AMI helps determine who qualifies for affordable housing based on specific income categories: 

HUD Income Categories: 

Low Income: 80% or less of AMI 
Very Low Income: 50% or less 
Extremely Low Income: 30% or less 

As Reynoldstown continues to thrive, the Madison Reynoldstown development shows the power of investing in community. Ensuring that as the Beltline connects Atlanta, it also bridges the gap between revitalization and accessibility.  

Watch the featured video and click here to learn more about how the Beltline defines affordability.