
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $850 (72 Rentals)


609 Parsons St SW, Unit 609 Parsons St

The Villages of Castleberry I&II

Mechanicsville Family Apartments

420 Rawson St SW

Castleberry Park

InTown Lofts

633 Parsons St SW

Henderson Place

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Muse ATL

Artist Square

Muse's

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Westley on the Beltline

Smith and Porter
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502 Pryor St SW, Unit 326

Platform Grant Park

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Crest at Midtown

The Atlantic North Highland
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Ashley Scholars Landing

255 Sunset Ave NW

Thrive Sweet Auburn

Lofts at Centennial Yards

The Lookout O4W

Legacy at Herndon Square

Front Porch

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Victory At Summerhill

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Generation Atlanta

MAA Centennial Park
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Ascent Peachtree

403

555 Boulevard

UNITY PLACE

444 Highland Ave NE

Villa at the Dome

Veranda at Scholars Landing

Mechanicsville Crossing

Maggie Russell Towers

Columbia Senior Residences at MLK Village
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Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Atlanta?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Atlanta Studio Apartments | $1,565 | $1,056 | $2,038 |
Downtown Atlanta 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $850 | $5,339 |
| Downtown Atlanta 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $970 | $7,093 |
| Downtown Atlanta 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,784 | $1,193 | $6,203 |
| Downtown Atlanta 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $809 | $8,689 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Ranked #53
Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Atlanta Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Atlanta?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Atlanta is under $1,313.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Atlanta?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Atlanta is The Villages of Castleberry I&II which is listed at $924, while the average apartment in Downtown Atlanta costs $1,758.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Atlanta?
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 158 regular apartments in Downtown Atlanta 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 Downtown Atlanta?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Atlanta have an average cost of $802 which is $956 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Atlanta.
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