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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 2 Beds unit found at Stanton Park Apartments priced from $805. The Villages of Castleberry I&II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $841. Here are the most affordable Atlanta University Center apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stanton Park Apartments2 Bedroom - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$805
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$841
Ashley CollegetownThe Allegro1BR,1BA$896
Parkside at Quarry Yards1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$930
1295 West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
The Mix ApartmentsD34BR,4BA$995
Mechanicsville Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
Donnelly CourtDonnelly Court2BR,1BA$999
City PlazaExecutive1BR,1BA$1,030
InTown Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atlanta University Center, GA

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Atlanta University Center area is the $0.63 price per square foot 164 Chicamauga Ave SW Model at 164 Chicamauga Ave SW, Unit Private Downstairs 1 bed in the in the Vine City neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Atlanta University Center apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Parkside at Quarry Yards starting at $1,275 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Vine City 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.
164 Chicamauga Ave SW, Unit Private Downstairs 1 bed164 Chicamauga Ave SW1BR,1BA$0.63
Parkside at Quarry Yards3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
Crogman School LoftsRaphael2BR,2BA$1.30
Donnelly CourtDonnelly Court2BR,1BA$1.11
The Oasis on Cascade2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Stanton Park Apartments2 Bedroom -1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Ashley CollegetownThe Allegro1BR,1BA$1.10
San Pedro Property1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Mechanicsville Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.33
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$1.18

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Atlanta 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 $1,045.

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

The cheapest apartment in Atlanta University Center is The Villages of Castleberry I&II which is listed at $841, while the average apartment in Atlanta University Center costs $2,845.

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 167 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 $662 which is $2,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Atlanta University Center.

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