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3475 Pleasantbrook Village LnAtlanta, GA 30340
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Atlanta, GA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Atlanta, GA

Pricing Updated: 09/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Atlanta, GA area range in price from $200 to $28,437 with an overall median price of $1,806. The three Atlanta neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ft. Gillem at $1,150, Sand Piper's Cove at $1,179, and Delowe at $1,185. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Atlanta Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ft. Gillem$1,150$85092
Sand Piper's Cove$1,179$673181
Delowe$1,185$70084
Forest Acres$1,185$55086
Pamond Park$1,185$55077
Pomona Park$1,185$55077
Jamestown$1,200$673230
Thornwood Park$1,200$673209
Washington Park$1,200$8505
Lakeshore$1,216$595213

Cheapest Available Atlanta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stanton Park Apartments in the Ormewood Park neighborhood priced from $413. oaksATL@891 in the Bellwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Atlanta apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stanton Park Apartments1 Bdrm 650 sqft1BR, 1BA$413
oaksATL@8912BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$650
Blue Sky LandingThe Sunrise1BR, 1BA$673
Waters Edge ApartmentsDeluxe 1 Bed - Non Remodeled1BR, 1BA$795
Poplar Springs Apartments1A1BR, 1BA$799
Manor III ApartmentsThe Birch1BR, 1BA$800
Embarcadero Club ApartmentsThe Montalvo 1x11BR, 1BA$820
Elite At LakeviewStudio ApartmentStudio, 1BA$829
Martin Manor2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$835
Ashberry1x11BR, 1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atlanta, GA

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Atlanta area is the $0.93 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Retreat at Greenbriar in the Greenbriar neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value Atlanta apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Lakeside Townhomes in the Old National East neighborhood starting at $1,294 with a $0.96 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Atlanta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Retreat at Greenbriar3 Bedroom Townhome3BR, 2.5BA$0.93
Lakeside TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR, 2.5BA$0.96
The Apartments at President Park2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR, 2BA$0.79
Orchard Walk2 Bedroom One and a Half Bathroom-Market2BR, 1.5BA$0.82
Towne at Lakewood Heights2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$0.91
Centennial RidgeB12BR, 1BA$0.96
The Oaks at Summerview2x12BR, 1BA$0.87
Silver CreekB1R2BR, 1BA$0.98
Martin Manor2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$0.98
Stanton Park Apartments1 Bdrm 650 sqft1BR, 1BA$0.64

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Atlanta Overview

Atlanta, Georgia is one of the most exciting cities to call home in the United States. The Georgian capital is known for its culture, thriving economy and historical setting.

Even with a population over 6 million people, Atlanta still maintains its Southern charm and hospitality. You will never feel swallowed in the hustle of city life, and the locals are known to be welcoming and warm.

Why live in Atlanta, GA?

If you are having questions about why you should choose Atlanta consider what you find important in a city. Atlanta is known for its unique feel that captures Southern hospitality with big city life. The culture is rich and diverse. It dates back hundreds of years and is a beautiful blend of many points in time and ethnic groups.

For the sports fan you will find many major national teams such as the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Hawks. No matter your interests you will find something to appreciate in this wonderful city. It offers enough to keep any and every type of person satisfied. Calling Atlanta home means becoming a part of a family.

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Atlanta, GA Area Reviews

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Suzette • 2+ years in Atlanta

April 3, 2025

Love living here. Grew up in the South in Florida and moved here to Atlanta about 4 years ago. Traffic can be bad sometimes, but overall pretty neat. And I love going to Braves games!

Trey

February 25, 2025

Really like the city of Atlanta. The trees everywhere are quite beautiful and there is always plenty to do. The traffic can be a bit rough some times, but overall a great city.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Atlanta Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Atlanta?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Atlanta is under $849.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Atlanta?

The cheapest apartment in Atlanta is Stanton Park Apartments which is listed at $413, while the average apartment in Atlanta costs $1,806.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Atlanta?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 27,237 regular apartments in Atlanta that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Atlanta?

Cheap apartments in Atlanta have an average cost of $429 which is $1,377 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Atlanta.

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