
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (22 Rentals)
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Vineyards of Flat Shoals

Broadway at East Atlanta

Element at Kirkwood
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Room in House on Morgan Pl SE

Quill

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2027 Oakview Rd SE

EastWood Townhomes

2201 Glenwood Ave SE
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27 Lakeview Dr NE

2035 Memorial Dr SE

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AMLI Decatur
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East Lake, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Lake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Lake Studio Apartments | $1,764 | $1,250 | $9,929 |
East Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $1,085 | $6,859 |
East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,432 | $1,199 | $6,441 |
East Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,271 | $1,675 | $9,460 |
East Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,060 | $2,015 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Lake Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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Cheapest Available East Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Lake area of Atlanta, GA is a 7 Beds unit found at Ella priced from $1,049. Vineyards of Flat Shoals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here are the most affordable East Lake apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ella | Co-Living | 7BR,7BA | $1,049 |
Vineyards of Flat Shoals | The Montaluce | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
Broadway at East Atlanta | The Trek | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Element at Kirkwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Broadstone Pullman | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,320 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake, GA
As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Lake area is the $2.62 price per square foot B1 Model at EastWood Townhomes in the in the Little Five Points neighborhood starting from $2,799. The second greatest value East Lake apartment is the A1 Model at Avery Glen starting at $1,650 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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EastWood Townhomes | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
Avery Glen | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Broadway at East Atlanta | The Trek | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Element at Kirkwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
The Kirkwood Apartments at Edgewood | S1 - The Howard | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
Cortland on Ponce | Atkins | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
AMLI Decatur | Candler (A2) | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
Vineyards of Flat Shoals | The Boutier | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Arlo Decatur Apartments | E1 - MCKOY | Studio ,1BA | $2.62 |
Broadstone Pullman | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Lake, Atlanta, GA
Ranked #218
Among neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the East Lake Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
29 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lake Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Lake?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Lake is at Broadstone Pullman listed at $1,320.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Lake Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Lake Apartment is $1,085 at Vineyards of Flat Shoals.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Lake Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Lake is starting from $1,199 at Vineyards of Flat Shoals.
What is the most affordable East Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at EastWood Townhomes and starts from $2,875.
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