
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Meadows Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (90 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Lake Meadows area of Atlanta.


634 Stokeswood Ave SE

77 Whitefoord Ave SE

Ella

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Broadway at East Atlanta

132 Leslie St SE

2482 Bouldercliff Way SE

Artesian East Village

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Element at Kirkwood

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212 Kirkwood Rd NE

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The Gracewood

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Hanover Edgewood

487 Lakeshore Dr NE

LaFrance Square
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Marley EAV

2201 Glenwood Ave SE, Unit 3403

Station R Apartments

2388 Young Street

866 Moreland Ave SE, Unit 2

EastWood Townhomes

1268 Eastland Rd SE

2201 Glenwood Ave SE, Unit 2113

1545 Stone Gate Ln SE, Unit 1545, Unit 1545

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2931 Glenwood Ave SE

1268 Eastland Rd SE

Grove Gardens

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The Abbington at Ormewood

159 Whitefoord

Seminole Court

Retreat at Edgewood

Park City Place

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2040

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1297 McLendon Ave NE

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East Lake Meadows, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Lake Meadows?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lake Meadows Studio Apartments | $1,549 | $1,199 | $2,313 |
| East Lake Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $650 | $2,539 |
| East Lake Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $1,152 | $3,799 |
| East Lake Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,381 | $1,479 | $8,716 |
| East Lake Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,224 | $6,759 | $9,144 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 90 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Lake Meadows Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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Cheapest Available East Lake Meadows Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Lake Meadows area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Place Apartments priced from $647. Ella has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 7 Beds apartment currently listed from $979. Here are the most affordable East Lake Meadows apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Place Apartments | Elite Unit | 1BR,1BA | $647 |
| Ella | Co-Living | 7BR,7BA | $979 |
| Stockton Decatur | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Balfour East Lake | Lenox | 1BR,1BA | $1,007 |
| 1209 Memorial Drive | Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Artesian East Village | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $1,117 |
| Element at Kirkwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Quill | WorkForce Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Vineyards of Flat Shoals | 2 Bed 1 Bath Large | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Solace Grove | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake Meadows, GA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Lake Meadows area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3b Model at Candler Reserve in the in the East Lake Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,480. The second greatest value East Lake Meadows apartment is the The Willow B2 Model at Hillcrest Park starting at $1,440 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Ormewood Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lake Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candler Reserve | 3b | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Hillcrest Park | The Willow B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| 2388 Young Street | 2388 Young Street | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Arbors of East Atlanta | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Balfour East Lake | Oakland | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Vineyards of Flat Shoals | 2 Bed 1 Bath Large Midlevel Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Artesian East Village | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Flats at East Atlanta | 1E | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Element at Kirkwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Maple Place Apartments | Elite Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lake Meadows Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Lake Meadows?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Lake Meadows is under $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lake Meadows?
The cheapest apartment in East Lake Meadows is Maple Place Apartments which is listed at $647, while the average apartment in East Lake Meadows costs $18,884.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Lake Meadows?
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 25 regular apartments in East Lake Meadows 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 East Lake Meadows?
Cheap apartments in East Lake Meadows have an average cost of $280 which is $18,604 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lake Meadows.
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