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Understanding Atlanta's Short-Term Rental Landscape: Everything You Need to Know

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property at 518 Motivation Cir NW

$1,275 - $1,375

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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518 Motivation Cir NW

AtlantaGA30309
property at 872 Thurmond St NW

$1,350

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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872 Thurmond St NW

AtlantaGA30314

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Bankhead, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bankhead Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bankhead area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashby Park Apartments priced from $850. Ashley Collegetown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Bankhead apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashby Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$850
Ashley CollegetownThe Allegro1BR,1BA$875
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$924
Mechanicsville Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$949
Flats at Atlantic StationD14BR,4BA$995
147 Lawton St SW2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995
139 Lawton St SW2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995
ParksideA11BR,1BA$1,007
Residences at Westview1X11BR,1BA$1,011
Gardens at Washington Park 12 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,062

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bankhead, GA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bankhead area is the $0.58 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 $1,200. The second greatest value Bankhead apartment is the 1355 Lucile Ave SW Model at 1355 Lucile Ave SW, Unit 1 starting at $1,550 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bankhead 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$0.58
1355 Lucile Ave SW, Unit 11355 Lucile Ave SW3BR,2.5BA$0.86
King Lake Townhomes3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.03
Flats at Atlantic StationC33BR,3BA$1.00
245 Stafford St NW, Unit B245 Stafford St NW2BR,1BA$1.31
Ashley CollegetownThe Cadence2BR,1BA$1.21
Westmar Student Lofts2BR/2BA - Elite Tech2BR,2BA$1.27
Ashby Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.09
Mechanicsville Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.27
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$1.30

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Commute Less, Live More: Top Neighborhoods Near Atlanta's Biggest Companies

Find your ideal Atlanta apartment! This guide explores top neighborhoods like Midtown, Vinings, and Brookhaven, and matches them to the city's biggest employers to help you with your next move.

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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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Bankhead, Atlanta, GA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bankhead

What type of rentals are currently available in Bankhead?

There are currently 470 Apartments for Rent in Bankhead, GA with pricing that ranges from $617 to $23,976. There are also 281 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bankhead ranging from $475 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bankhead?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bankhead ranges from $475 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,288.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bankhead?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bankhead range from $888 to $7,537, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $802.

Expert Rental Resources

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