Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (26 Rentals)

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Ella
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$1,039 - $3,559
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$924 - $3,444
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$115

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$1,039 - $3,559
Studio to 7 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ella

2201 Glenwood Ave SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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Broadway at East Atlanta
$1,099 - $1,710
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$1,089 - $1,700
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$10

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$1,099 - $1,710
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Broadway at East Atlanta

1930 Flat Shoals Rd SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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The Gracewood
$1,295 - $1,825
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$1,220 - $1,750
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$75

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$1,295 - $1,825
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Gracewood

1160 Gracewood Ave SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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Glenwood Park Lofts
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$1,315 - $2,450
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$1,268 - $2,403
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$47

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$1,315 - $2,450
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Glenwood Park Lofts

390 Stovall StAtlanta, GA 30316
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Link Apartments® Grant Park
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$1,362 - $4,353
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$1,350 - $4,341
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$12

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$1,362 - $4,353
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Link Apartments® Grant Park

730 Glenwood AveAtlanta, GA 30312
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Alton East
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$1,434 - $5,885
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$1,401 - $5,852
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$33

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$1,434 - $5,885
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Alton East

777 Memorial DrAtlanta, GA 30316
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Elan Madison Yards
$1,479 - $4,647
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$1,472 - $4,640
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$1,479 - $4,647
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Elan Madison Yards

230 Bill Kennedy Way SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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159 Whitefoord
2 Bedroom Apartments

159 Whitefoord

159 Whitefoord AveAtlanta, GA 30317
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Retreat at Edgewood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Retreat at Edgewood

150 Hutchinson St NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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Balfour East Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Balfour East Lake

1403 Custer Ave SEAtlanta, GA 30316

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Bradley Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bradley Flats

55-58 Bradley StAtlanta, GA 30312
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Gibson by Radius
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gibson by Radius

982 Memorial Dr SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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Edgewood Mews
1 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewood Mews

608 Edgewood Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30312
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Hillcrest Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Park

1376 Custer AveAtlanta, GA 30316

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 Paradise East Apartments priced from $972. Broadway at East Atlanta has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable East Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paradise East Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$972
Broadway at East AtlantaThe Trek1BR,1BA$1,099
Park Vista Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Artesian East Village2B2BR,1BA$1,142
Balfour East LakeOakland2BR,1BA$1,186
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
EllaM1f-eStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Atlanta, GA

As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Atlanta area is the $1.18 price per square foot The Willow B2 Model at Hillcrest Park in the in the Ormewood Park neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value East Atlanta apartment is the Oglethorpe Model at The Villages Of East Lake starting at $1,739 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Candler 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$1.18
The Villages Of East LakeOglethorpe2BR,2BA$1.49
11 Moreland Avenue Northeast11 Moreland Avenue Northeast3BR,1BA$1.36
Arbors of East Atlanta2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Balfour East LakeOakland2BR,1BA$1.33
Vineyards of Flat Shoals2 Bed 1 Bath Large Midlevel Reno2BR,1BA$1.49
Paradise East Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.52
Artesian East Village2A2BR,1BA$1.46
Park Vista Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Broadway at East AtlantaThe Trek1BR,1BA$1.52

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 Ella listed at $1,200.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Atlanta Apartment is $972 at Paradise East Apartments.

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 $1,100 at Park Vista Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Atlanta Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Atlanta Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Flats at East Atlanta and starts from $1,699.

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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Atlanta, Georgia is a large, modern city with many neighborhoods that welcome both newcomers and natives.

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