
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Meadows Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (22 Rentals)
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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 |
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East Lake Meadows Studio Apartments | $1,662 | $1,250 | $9,929 |
East Lake Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $1,045 | $6,859 |
East Lake Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,143 | $1,074 | $4,603 |
East Lake Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,740 | $1,580 | $3,993 |
East Lake Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,533 | $2,015 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 22 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 $1,045. 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 Lake Meadows apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Balfour East Lake | Lenox | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Broadway at East Atlanta | The Trek | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Candler Reserve | 1b | 1BR,1BA | $1,143 |
Vineyards of Flat Shoals | The Chateau | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Artesian East Village | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1,172 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake Meadows, GA
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Lake Meadows 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 Lake Meadows apartment is the Oglethorpe Model at The Villages Of East Lake starting at $1,685 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Candler 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. |
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Hillcrest Park | The Willow B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
The Villages Of East Lake | Oglethorpe | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
The Meridian | Three Bedroom - 3A | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
The Rivington EAV Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Artesian East Village | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Flats at East Atlanta | 1E | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Balfour East Lake | Lenox | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Candler Reserve | 1b | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Arbors of East Atlanta | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Broadway at East Atlanta | The Trek | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Lake Meadows, Atlanta, GA
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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 $1,274.
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 $1,045, while the average apartment in East Lake Meadows costs $31,640.
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 9 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 $164 which is $31,476 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lake Meadows.
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