
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Meadows Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Lake Meadows area of Atlanta.


634 Stokeswood Ave SE

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2482 Bouldercliff Way SE

Ella

Broadway at East Atlanta

LaFrance Square

Vineyards of Flat Shoals

Element at Kirkwood

Artesian East Village
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212 Kirkwood Rd NE

456 Flat Shoals Ave SE

Hanover Edgewood

The Gracewood

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Grove Gardens

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1494 Memorial Drive

438 Seminole Ave NE

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2040
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Balfour East Lake

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1414 Euclid Ave

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9 Clay St SE

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2298 Tilson Cir

1893 Burning Tree Dr

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The Meridian

Solace Grove

2533 Kelly Lake Rd

1986 Cogar Dr

Stockton Decatur
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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 | $1,569 | $1,099 | $2,679 |
| East Lake Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,741 | $1,000 | $2,416 |
| East Lake Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $1,199 | $3,772 |
| East Lake Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,616 | $1,480 | $10,000+ |
| East Lake Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,678 | $6,769 | $8,587 |
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There are currently 55 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 Stockton Decatur priced from $999. LaFrance Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable East Lake Meadows apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Decatur | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| LaFrance Square | Bixby | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Broadway at East Atlanta | The Trek | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Meridian | One Bedroom - 1AB | 1BR,1BA | $1,193 |
| Element at Kirkwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Balfour East Lake | Oakland | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Artesian East Village | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,201 |
| Vineyards of Flat Shoals | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,209 |
| Arbors of East Atlanta | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Ella | M1f-e | Studio,1BA | $1,248 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake Meadows, GA
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Lake Meadows area is the $1.13 price per square foot The Magnolia B3 Model at Hillcrest Park in the in the Ormewood Park neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value East Lake Meadows apartment is the 2b Model at Candler Reserve starting at $1,369 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the East Lake Meadows 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 Magnolia B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Candler Reserve | 2b | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| 11 Moreland Avenue Northeast | 11 Moreland Avenue Northeast | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 139 E Hill St, Unit 42 | 139 E Hill St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.66 |
| 139 E Hill St, Unit #58 | 139 E Hill St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.67 |
| Arbors of East Atlanta | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Balfour East Lake | Oakland | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Vineyards of Flat Shoals | 2 Bed 1 Bath Large Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Artesian East Village | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 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 $1,248.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lake Meadows?
The cheapest apartment in East Lake Meadows is Stockton Decatur which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in East Lake Meadows costs $16,336.
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 48 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 $288 which is $16,048 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lake Meadows.
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