Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (121 Rentals)

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Alton East
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$1,296 - $6,789
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Alton East

777 Memorial DrAtlanta, GA 30316
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property at 1099 Boulevard SE

$1,401 - $1,886

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 25

1099 Boulevard SE

AtlantaGA30312

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property at 1268 Eastland Rd SE

$1,545

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1268 Eastland Rd SE

AtlantaGA30316

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770 Glenwood
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$1,640 - $2,465
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$1,640 - $2,465
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770 Glenwood

770 Glenwood Ave SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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915 Woodland Ave SE, Unit B
$1,750
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$1,750
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

915 Woodland Ave SE, Unit B

915 Woodland Ave SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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East Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Atlanta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Atlanta area of Atlanta, GA is a 7 Beds unit found at Ella priced from $969. Element at Kirkwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable East Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EllaCo-Living7BR,7BA$969
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$999
Henderson PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,056
Park Vista Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
214 Randolph StreetMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,190
Solace Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable1BR,1BA$1,199
Vineyards of Flat Shoals2 Bed 1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$1,199
Station Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,199
Taco Town ApartmentsChastain1BR,1BA$1,200
Artesian East Village2B2BR,1BA$1,212

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Atlanta, GA

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Atlanta area is the $1.15 price per square foot The Willow B2 Model at Hillcrest Park in the in the Ormewood Park neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value East Atlanta apartment is the 2388 Young Street Model at 2388 Young Street starting at $1,600 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Ormewood Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Atlanta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hillcrest ParkThe Willow B22BR,1.5BA$1.15
2388 Young Street2388 Young Street1BR,1BA$1.68
Enclave Oakhurst Village2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 349482BR,1BA$1.59
Artesian East Village2A2BR,1BA$1.60
Park Vista Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Station Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.60
Element at KirkwoodA21BR,1BA$1.78
Bradley Flats1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.79
214 Randolph StreetMagnolia1BR,1BA$1.76
Solace Grove1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable1BR,1BA$1.82

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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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East Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Atlanta. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Atlanta Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Atlanta?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Atlanta is at Henderson Place listed at $1,056.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Atlanta Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Atlanta Apartment is $999 at Element at Kirkwood.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Atlanta Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Atlanta is starting from $1,070 at Henderson Place.

What is the most affordable East Atlanta Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Atlanta Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Henderson Place and starts from $1,193.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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