
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (29 Rentals)
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229 Woodward Ave SE

Mechanicsville Family Apartments

462 Whitehall Ter SW

City Plaza

InTown Lofts

Generation Atlanta
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The Vine at Ashley Scholars Landing

633 Parsons St SW

Lofts at Centennial Yards South

The Prato at Midtown

700 Neal St NW
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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 |
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Downtown Atlanta Studio Apartments | $1,472 | $1,087 | $2,964 |
Downtown Atlanta 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $890 | $4,048 |
Downtown Atlanta 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $945 | $5,938 |
Downtown Atlanta 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $955 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Atlanta 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,103 | $835 | $1,514 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Atlanta Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Atlanta area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villages of Castleberry I&II priced from $841. Mechanicsville Family Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Downtown Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Villages of Castleberry I&II | The Alder | 1BR,1BA | $841 |
Mechanicsville Family Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
The Legacy at Centennial | Fulham 3 Premium - 5x5 | 5BR,5BA | $1,019 |
InTown Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
The Vine at Ashley Scholars Landing | 0A - Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
The Prato at Midtown | 1x1A Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,134 |
Revival Lofts | Barnes - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Capitol Gateway | Providence | 1BR,1BA | $1,163 |
McAuley Station | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,182 |
Northside Plaza | The Urban | 1BR,1BA | $1,203 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Atlanta, GA
As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Atlanta area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2B Model at Front Porch in the in the Little Five Points neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value Downtown Atlanta apartment is the A3 Model at Ashley Auburn Pointe starting at $1,956 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Little Five Points neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Atlanta apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Front Porch | 2B | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Ashley Auburn Pointe | A3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Artist Square | Mapplethorpe | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
InTown Lofts | 2 Bed 2 Bath H | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
Auburn Glenn | Inman Park | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
City Plaza | Georgian | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Skyline ATL | The Buckhead | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Mechanicsville Family Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Capitol Gateway | Providence | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
The Villages of Castleberry I&II | The Alder | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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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 $1,203.
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 $841, while the average apartment in Downtown Atlanta costs $2,000.
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 140 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 $616 which is $1,384 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Atlanta.
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