
Student Apartments for Rent in Atlanta, GA Under $2,500 (44 Rentals)
Rentals in Atlanta near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


MAA Briarcliff

The Grace Residences

Westside Union

Verdant Peachtree Creek

Calibre Woods

Madison Brookhaven
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Porter Westside

The Lofts at Twenty25

Campus Crossings Briarcliff

The Flats at Atlantic Station Student Housing

One12 Courtland

The Connector | Student Housing
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The Mix Apartments

Westmar Student Lofts

Whistler

The Mill at Westside

Elme Druid Hills

Reflection

Yugo Atlanta Summerhill
Top Neighborhoods Near Atlanta Colleges and Universities
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100 Midtown

Victory At Summerhill

City Plaza

Paloma West Midtown

The Hive
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Theory Interlock

Entra West End
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AMLI Brookhaven

Resia Willows Apartments

Icon Avondale Apartments

The Mason Mills Apartments
Atlanta's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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The Apartments at President Park
Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Atlanta?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Atlanta Studio Apartments | $1,828 | $663 | $10,000+ |
Atlanta 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,912 | $200 | $10,000+ |
Atlanta 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,391 | $500 | $10,000+ |
Atlanta 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,673 | $820 | $10,000+ |
Atlanta 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,157 | $735 | $10,000+ |
Atlanta 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,108 | $875 | $10,000+ |
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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®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Atlanta, GA Area Reviews
Suzette • 2+ years in Atlanta
April 3, 2025Love 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!
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February 25, 2025Really 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 Student Atlanta Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Atlanta?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Atlanta is at Westmar Student Lofts listed at $735.
How much is the average rent for a Student Atlanta Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Atlanta is $1,994.
What is the largest Student Atlanta Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Atlanta is a 2,325 square feet unit starting from $2,620 at Bell Morningside.
What is the average size for Atlanta Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Atlanta is currently at 643 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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