

INSPIRED COMMUNITY LIVING
Modern Updates Taking Shape
Where Transformation Meets Home
Now Renovating!
Poplar Forest at Mercer is in the final stages of an exciting transformation. The design refresh blends quality craftsmanship with thoughtful comforts, offering spacious apartment homes designed for family-friendly living. Residents enjoy updated, fully equipped kitchens and baths, washer and dryer connections, walk-in closets, and a wide array of amenities, including a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, playground, picnic areas, and free parking. With extensive renovations nearing completion in 2026—bringing modern interiors, upgraded systems, enhanced accessibility, and refreshed community spaces—Poplar Forest at Mercer is becoming an even better place to call home.
Poplar Forest at Mercer is an income restricted community.

Community Amenities
Newly Renovated
Granite Countertops
Energy Efficient Modern Appliances
Laundry Facility + In Unit Hookups
Dishwashers & Waste Disposals
Resort Style Pool
Playground
Fitness Center
Community Clubhouse
Onsite Management
24 Hour Maintenance
Hot Water Included in Rent
Discounted Cable & Internet
Section 8 Vouchers Welcome

Improving Your Community
Poplar Forest at Mercer is in the final stages of a comprehensive community-wide renovation, thoughtfully designed to enhance both comfort and quality of life for our residents. Originally built in 1996 and acquired by AGPM in 2015, this 140-unit family community has undergone extensive exterior and interior upgrades in partnership with In-Fill Housing and the Macon Housing Authority. Improvements include new roofs, windows, doors, exterior lighting, accessibility enhancements, modern appliances, HVAC systems, updated kitchens and bathrooms, new flooring, and fully replaced plumbing and electrical systems. The transformation also introduces exciting new amenities such as a picnic shelter, community garden, gazebo, upgraded fitness center, and a modern playground—along with enhanced site lighting, security, and energy-efficient electric utilities. These finishing touches reflect our continued investment in creating a welcoming, modern community residents are proud to call home.
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Poplar Forest at Mercer
159 Stephen Drive
Macon, GA 31210
Phone: 478-476-3500
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed












