Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (139 Rentals)

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135 Ericson Street Southeast
$1,250
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135 Ericson Street Southeast

135 Ericson Street SoutheastAtlanta, GA 30317
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Alton East
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$1,467 - $5,931
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Alton East

777 Memorial DrAtlanta, GA 30316
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770 Glenwood
$1,640 - $2,377
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770 Glenwood

770 Glenwood Ave SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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Elan Madison Yards
$1,645 - $8,413
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Elan Madison Yards

230 Bill Kennedy Way 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 1 Bed unit found at Balfour East Lake priced from $1,007. Henderson Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,019. Here are the most affordable East Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Balfour East LakeLenox1BR,1BA$1,007
Henderson PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,019
1209 Memorial DriveRedbud1BR,1BA$1,050
EllaCo-Living7BR,7BA$1,059
Park Vista Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Artesian East Village2B2BR,1BA$1,184
214 Randolph StreetMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,190
Vineyards of Flat Shoals2 Bed 1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$1,199
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1,199
Station Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Atlanta, GA

As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Atlanta area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3BR Model at Stacks Tower Lofts in the in the Little Five Points neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value East Atlanta apartment is the The Willow B2 Model at Hillcrest Park starting at $1,299 with a $1.07 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.
Stacks Tower Lofts3BR3BR,2BA$1.13
Hillcrest ParkThe Willow B22BR,1.5BA$1.07
2388 Young Street2388 Young Street1BR,1BA$1.68
Arbors of East Atlanta2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Balfour East LakeOakland2BR,1BA$1.31
Vineyards of Flat Shoals2 Bed 1 Bath Large Midlevel Reno2BR,1BA$1.49
Artesian East Village2A2BR,1BA$1.56
Park Vista Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Station Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.60
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1.71

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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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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 $1,019.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Atlanta Apartment is $1,007 at Balfour East Lake.

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 $1,029 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 $1,147.

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