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property at 700 Neal St NW

$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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700 Neal St NW

AtlantaGA30318

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The Prato at Midtown
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$1,117 - $1,840
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The Prato at Midtown

400 Central Park Pl NEAtlanta, GA 30308
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property at 710 North Ave NW

$1,145 - $1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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710 North Ave NW

AtlantaGA30318

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property at 20 Griffin St NW

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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20 Griffin St NW

AtlantaGA30314

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Atlanta University Center, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Atlanta University Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Atlanta University Center area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashley Collegetown priced from $788. Adair Court Adult 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Atlanta University Center apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashley CollegetownThe Allegro1BR,1BA$788
Adair Court Adult 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$820
Ashby Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$850
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Edleberg2BR,2BA$890
Crest on PeachtreePonceStudio,1BA$899
Ashley Scholars LandingStudio - Phase IStudio,1BA$975
ParksideA11BR,1BA$1,007
1295 West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Inspire2x2 Bunk Balcony2BR,2BA$1,049
Gardens at Washington Park 12 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atlanta University Center, GA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Atlanta University Center area is the $0.92 price per square foot 1355 Lucile Ave SW Model at 1355 Lucile Ave SW, Unit 1 in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Atlanta University Center apartment is the C3 Model at Square On 5th starting at $1,385 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Atlanta University Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1355 Lucile Ave SW, Unit 11355 Lucile Ave SW3BR,2.5BA$0.92
Square On 5thC33BR,3BA$1.14
1295 West Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.46
Donnelly CourtDonnelly Court2BR,1BA$1.24
The Oasis on Cascade2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Ashley CollegetownThe Aria1BR,1BA$1.30
Ashby Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.09
Adair Court Adult 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$1.30
ParksideA11BR,1BA$1.47

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Atlanta

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Atlanta University Center, Atlanta, and the greater Atlanta area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Atlanta University Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Atlanta University Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Atlanta University Center is under $1,090.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Atlanta University Center?

The cheapest apartment in Atlanta University Center is Ashley Collegetown which is listed at $788, while the average apartment in Atlanta University Center costs $6,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Atlanta University Center?

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 365 regular apartments in Atlanta University Center 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 University Center?

Cheap apartments in Atlanta University Center have an average cost of $826 which is $5,674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Atlanta University Center.

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