
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Meadows Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (81 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Lake Meadows area of Atlanta.


Ella

Room in Condo on Custer Ave SE

Element at Kirkwood

LaFrance Square

Artesian East Village

Quill

Vineyards of Flat Shoals

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Hanover Edgewood

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212 Kirkwood Rd NE

Canopy East Lake Apartments

401 Clifton Rd NE

2201 Glenwood Ave SE, Unit 3403

Marley EAV

866 Moreland Ave SE, Unit 2

Station R Apartments

1268 Eastland Rd SE

1268 Eastland Rd SE
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2388 Young Street

EastWood Townhomes

The Kirkwood Apartments at Edgewood

117 Mayson Ave NE

1583 Braeburn Dr SE

Grove Gardens

The Abbington at Ormewood

159 Whitefoord

Seminole Court

Park City Place
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Retreat at Edgewood

Columbia Senior Residences at Edgewood

Maple Place Apartments

Broadway at East Atlanta

1209 Memorial Drive

1494 Memorial Drive

Columbia Mill Apartments

1155 United Ave SE

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The Rivington EAV Apartments

1297 McLendon Ave NE

Hillcrest Park

599 Seminole Ave NE

1624 Eastland Rd SE

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Stelzer Heritage Apartments

The Commons of East Lake

1760 Memorial
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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 | $1,583 | $1,099 | $2,349 |
| East Lake Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $1,080 | $2,949 |
| East Lake Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,040 | $1,199 | $3,969 |
| East Lake Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,256 | $1,583 | $8,159 |
| East Lake Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,372 | $7,012 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 81 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 Element at Kirkwood priced from $999. Stockton Decatur has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable East Lake Meadows apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Element at Kirkwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Stockton Decatur | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| LaFrance Square | Bixby | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Maple Place Apartments | Elite Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Artesian East Village | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| Solace Grove | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Vineyards of Flat Shoals | 2 Bed 1 Bath Large | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Hanover Edgewood | Aa | Studio,1BA | $1,216 |
| Candler Reserve | 1b | 1BR,1BA | $1,223 |
| Spoke Apartments | S2A | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake Meadows, GA
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Lake Meadows area is the $1.03 price per square foot The Willow B2 Model at Hillcrest Park in the in the Ormewood Park neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value East Lake Meadows 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 Lake Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Park | The Willow B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| 2388 Young Street | 2388 Young Street | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Vineyards of Flat Shoals | 2 Bed 1 Bath Large Midlevel Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Enclave Oakhurst Village | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 73269 | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Artesian East Village | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Candler Reserve | 1b | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 401 Clifton Rd NE | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Element at Kirkwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 1209 Memorial Drive | Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Solace Grove | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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 $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lake Meadows?
The cheapest apartment in East Lake Meadows is Element at Kirkwood which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in East Lake Meadows costs $25,285.
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 40 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 $289 which is $24,996 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lake Meadows.
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