Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Atlanta University Center Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (233 Rentals)

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property at 1033 Palmetto Ave SW

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1033 Palmetto Ave SW

AtlantaGA30314
property at 877 Beckwith St SW

$800

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877 Beckwith St SW

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559 Woodlawn Ave NW
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559 Woodlawn Ave NW

559 Woodlawn Ave NWAtlanta, GA 30318
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property at 10 Rockmart Dr NW

$850 - $1,299

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10 Rockmart Dr 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 Stanton Park Apartments priced from $413. Ashby Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Atlanta University Center apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stanton Park Apartments1 Bdrm 650 sqft1BR,1BA$413
Ashby Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$850
12Hundred Studios1/1.00Studio,1BA$895
Crest on PeachtreePonceStudio,1BA$924
Heritage Station Family Apartments1 Bedroom – 54% AMI1BR,1BA$975
Capitol GatewayProvidence1BR,1BA$989
147 Lawton St SW2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995
139 Lawton St SW2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atlanta University Center, GA

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Atlanta University Center area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at King Lake Townhomes in the in the John Hope Homes neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Atlanta University Center apartment is the Parkside Luxury Flat Model at Parkside Flats starting at $1,600 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the West End 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.
King Lake Townhomes3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.03
Parkside FlatsParkside Luxury Flat2BR,1BA$1.31
The Oasis on Cascade2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Westview LoftsLux Loft1BR,1BA$1.38
Ashby Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.09
139 Lawton St SW2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.33
Gardens at Washington Park 12 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.43
Adair Court1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1.40
Ashley CollegetownThe Allegro1BR,1BA$1.43
Stanton Park Apartments1 Bdrm 650 sqft1BR,1BA$0.64

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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 $995.

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

The cheapest apartment in Atlanta University Center is Stanton Park Apartments which is listed at $413, while the average apartment in Atlanta University Center costs $1,758.

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 273 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 $715 which is $1,043 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Atlanta University Center.

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