Homes for Rent in Fairplay, Chattahoochee Hills

The rural community of Fairplay, a census-designated place about 30 miles west of Atlanta in southern Douglas County, is a place where homebuyers can find large lots away from the noise of the city. “It’s open land, and a lot of people want to keep it that way,” says Bailey Bolton, a Fairplay resident of more than 20 years. “It has a country feel. I know my neighbors, and I have their numbers in case their animals get out.” The still-developing community does not have restaurants or shops to call its own, but several green spaces are close by, as are smaller cities like Douglasville, where Fairplay residents head for fun and excitement. Ranch-style homes can go from $250,000 to $375,000. Larger multilevel homes usually range from $365,000 to $485,000, with some estates on lots of 5 acres or more selling for $630,000 to $670,000. Most area roads are single-lane and are lined with tall trees. Houses are often far apart. While some streets have sidewalks, many do not. The community has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, well below the national average of 4. Students are served by the Douglas County School System. They can attend South Douglas Elementary School, which has an