There are non-bank permanent lenders who would consider this. 

. - The financing depends if you are going with traditional (fannie mae backed) non owner occupied financing or portfolio/commercial financing.

I currently just started working in Atlanta as a tax associate for a public accounting firm.

Is this version available to the general public? 

As a market matures a real estate investor likes to become patient and choosy - two characteristics that may not be compatible with a board of directors of a  publically traded company.

Based on Craigslist it looks like luxury 1bd apartments are renting for around $1,250/ month in that area and non-luxury units are closer to $800/ month.

If so, then Fundrise is all non-accredited offerings, so there are a lot higher fees than you can find in alternative accredited investments.

I have read a few threads here which suggest that this information is public and can be found on the county website.

I am now a retail real estate agent (and I privately manage SFRs for owners), the trustee sales are almost over for the mid sized flippers around here ("my" money is buying non-performing loans, better returns on time and money). 

Try to look at publicly traded real estate developers, they may disclose some similar project budgets, but be aware that doing a project of that scale requires and lot of political connection which may increase or decrease your cost.