Cheap Apartments for Rent in Atlanta, GA from $300 (1,058 Rentals)

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Atlanta, GA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Atlanta, GA area range in price from $200 to $25,750 with an overall median price of $3,987. The three Atlanta neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Green Forest Acres at $950, Southwest Atlanta at $799, and West End at $1,006. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Atlanta Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Green Forest Acres$1,250$95087
Southwest Atlanta$1,262$799123
West End$1,269$1,00626
Sand Piper's Cove$1,290$750211
Audobon Forest$1,300$900107
Beecher Hills$1,300$850110
Dixie Hills$1,328$9815
Adams Park$1,359$799150
Ivan Hill$1,360$95013
Cascade Heights$1,367$799177

Cheapest Available Atlanta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Atlanta, GA is a Studio unit found at Clarkston Townhomes in the Decatur North Druid Hills neighborhood priced from $749. Elite At Lakeview in the Deerwood Reserve neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Atlanta apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clarkston TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$749
Elite At LakeviewStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$750
Redan Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$799
Hills at Greenbriar1 Bed 1 Bath 660sf A1BR,1BA$799
Beacon RidgeSTUDIOStudio,1BA$800
Retreat at GreenbriarStudio - R2Studio,1BA$800
Rhythm at RiverdaleSTUDIO1BR,1BA$820
Castleton Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$835
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$841
StonetreeOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$846

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atlanta, GA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Atlanta area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Villas de Solana in the in the Wynsley Park neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Atlanta apartment is the 3 Bedroom Two and a Half Bathroom Townhome-60% Model at Orchard Walk starting at $1,350 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the South DeKalb neighborhood. 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.
Villas de Solana3x23BR,2BA$1.01
Orchard Walk3 Bedroom Two and a Half Bathroom Townhome-60%3BR,2.5BA$0.89
Parc 1000 Apartment HomesMarigold3BR,2BA$0.89
Redwood RidgeB32BR,1.5BA$0.97
The Woodridge Apartment HomesB12BR,2BA$0.89
Centennial RidgeB12BR,1BA$0.97
Reserve at Twin OaksLancaster2BR,2BA$0.93
The Park at Leeds2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Silver2BR,2BA$1.02
Candler Forrest Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.97
Regal Park1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.03

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Atlanta, GA

Ranked #1

Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Atlanta, GA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Atlanta, GA Area Reviews

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Suzette2+ 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 $846.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Atlanta?

The cheapest apartment in Atlanta is Hills at Greenbriar which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Atlanta costs $3,987.

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 28,231 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 $493 which is $3,494 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Atlanta.

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