1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Atlanta, GA Under $1,200 (481 Rentals)

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Dunwoody Ridge
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$976 - $1,351
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$976 - $1,817

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$976 - $1,817
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Dunwoody Ridge

7227 NE Peachtree Dunwoody RdAtlanta, GA 30328
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Morgan Place
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$1,112 - $1,657
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$1,139 - $1,997

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Morgan Place

1680 Chantilly DrAtlanta, GA 30324
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Avana Cheshire Bridge
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$1,060 - $4,431
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$1,257 - $9,238

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Avana Cheshire Bridge

2124 Cheshire Bridge Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30324
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Avana Cumberland
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$1,097 - $4,656
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$1,145 - $5,267

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Avana Cumberland

2383 Akers Mill Rd SEAtlanta, GA 30339
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CB Lofts Apartments
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$1,010 - $1,374
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$1,083 - $2,213

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CB Lofts Apartments

2430 Cheshire Bridge RdAtlanta, GA 30324
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Avana Dunwoody
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$1,081 - $4,317
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$1,260 - $6,523

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Avana Dunwoody

10 Gentrys WalkAtlanta, GA 30341
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Avana City North
$1,156 - $4,559
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$1,325 - $6,336

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Avana City North

3421 Northlake Pky NEAtlanta, GA 30345
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Wynnwood Vinings
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$1,100 - $1,351
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$1,152 - $1,592

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$1,152 - $1,592
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Wynnwood Vinings

1900 Tamarron Pkwy SEAtlanta, GA 30339
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Gables Mill
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$1,133 - $1,343
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$1,221 - $3,447

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Gables Mill

100 Akers Ridge DrAtlanta, GA 30339
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The Harrison
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$1,177 - $1,579
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$1,321 - $2,394

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The Harrison

5675 Roswell RdAtlanta, GA 30342
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Atlanta Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Atlanta with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Atlanta is at Stanton Park Apartments listed at $413.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Atlanta Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Atlanta is $1,794.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Atlanta Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Atlanta is a 1,724 square feet unit starting from $3,485 at The Peach.

What is the average size for Atlanta 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Atlanta is currently 849 sq ft.

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