
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Atlanta University Center Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (117 Rentals)
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1441 Andrews St NW

615 Oliver St NW

521 Hank Aaron Dr SW

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565 Hank Aaron Dr SW, Unit 523 A

Adair Court Adult 55+

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Ashby Park Apartments

224 Andrew J Hairston PL NW

The Villages of Castleberry I&II

Crest on Peachtree
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Villas of Hope Apartments

Ashley Scholars Landing

512 Lindsay St NW

700 Neal St NW

975 Sparks St SW

953 Washington St SW

Heritage Station Family Apartments

Parkside

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Skyline Apartments

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1295 West Apartments
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InTown Lofts

Heritage Pointe

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M Street

117 Vine St SW

Heritage Square Apartments

Westview Lofts

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The Prato at Midtown

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935M by ARIUM

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12Hundred Studios
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Donnelly Court

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Lofts at Centennial Yards South

The Oasis on Cascade

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Oglethorpe Place

1341 Beecher St SW

Artist Square

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Biltmore at Midtown

City Plaza

171 Lawton St SW

The Vine at Ashley Scholars Landing
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Ergo Lofts

The Maverick

20 Griffin St NW

360 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW

Columbia Peoplestown

Westley on the Beltline

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Centennial Place

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131 Ponce

55 Milton

835 Oglethorpe Ave SW
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Atlanta University Center, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Atlanta University Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta University Center Studio Apartments | $1,647 | $899 | $2,535 |
| Atlanta University Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $750 | $5,667 |
| Atlanta University Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,094 | $935 | $6,949 |
| Atlanta University Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,385 | $890 | $9,967 |
| Atlanta University Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $809 | $8,879 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 117 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Atlanta University Center Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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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 $710. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Collegetown | The Allegro | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
| Adair Court Adult 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Crest on Peachtree | Ponce | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| The Villages of Castleberry I&II | The Alder | 1BR,1BA | $924 |
| Ashley Scholars Landing | Studio - Phase I | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Heritage Station Family Apartments | 11BR54 | 1BR,1BA | $1,006 |
| Parkside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,007 |
| Skyline Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,010 |
| 1295 West Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atlanta University Center, GA
As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Atlanta University Center area is the $0.50 price per square foot 197 South Ave SE Model at 197 South Ave SE in the in the Grant Park neighborhood starting from $1,500. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197 South Ave SE | 197 South Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $0.50 |
| Square On 5th | C3 | 3BR,3BA | $1.14 |
| 384 Sunset Ave NW, Unit 4 | 384 Sunset Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Columbia Peoplestown | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Oglethorpe Place | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| The Oasis on Cascade | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Ashley Collegetown | The Aria | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Gardens at Washington Park 1 | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Adair Court Adult 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Villages of Castleberry I&II | The Alder | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAtlanta University Center, Atlanta, GA
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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 $1,025.
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 $710, while the average apartment in Atlanta University Center costs $2,025.
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 436 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 $800 which is $1,225 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Atlanta University Center.
Expert Rental Resources
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