
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Meadows Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Lake Meadows area of Atlanta.


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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 | $1,543 | $1,099 | $2,299 |
| East Lake Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $1,099 | $3,203 |
| East Lake Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,031 | $1,153 | $3,669 |
| East Lake Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,569 | $1,475 | $5,179 |
| East Lake Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,091 | $2,023 | $9,965 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 32 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 Balfour East Lake priced from $990. 1209 Memorial Drive has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable East Lake Meadows apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour East Lake | Lenox | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| 1209 Memorial Drive | Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Broadway at East Atlanta | The Trek | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| LaFrance Square | Bixby | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Artesian East Village | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,126 |
| Arbors of East Atlanta | 2 bed 1 bath C | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Meridian | One Bedroom - 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,193 |
| Vineyards of Flat Shoals | 2 Bed 1 Bath Large | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Element at Kirkwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Solace Grove | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake Meadows, GA
As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Lake Meadows area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3b Model at Candler Reserve in the in the East Lake Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,580. The second greatest value East Lake Meadows apartment is the 2E Model at Flats at East Atlanta starting at $1,999 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the East Atlanta 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 | $1.19 |
| Flats at East Atlanta | 2E | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Hillcrest Park | The Willow B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| The Villages Of East Lake | Oglethorpe | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 11 Moreland Avenue Northeast | 11 Moreland Avenue Northeast | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 1655 Hosea L Williams Dr SE, Unit 2 | 1655 Hosea L Williams Dr SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Arbors of East Atlanta | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Balfour East Lake | Oakland | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Artesian East Village | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Broadway at East Atlanta | The Trek | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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 $1,285.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lake Meadows?
The cheapest apartment in East Lake Meadows is Balfour East Lake which is listed at $990, while the average apartment in East Lake Meadows costs $26,356.
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 18 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 $247 which is $26,109 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lake Meadows.
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