Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (11 Rentals)

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Grove Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Gardens

1925 Glenwood Ave SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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2040 Dekalb Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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1760 Memorial
2 Bedroom Apartments

1760 Memorial

1760 Memorial Dr SEAtlanta, GA 30317

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Camellia Decatur
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camellia Decatur

212 Adair StDecatur, GA 30030

Cheapest Available East Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Lake area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Element at Kirkwood priced from $1,199. Ella has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable East Lake apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1,199
EllaM1f-eStudio,1BA$1,200
Arlo Decatur ApartmentsE1 - MCKOYStudio,1BA$1,486
Avery GlenA11BR,1BA$1,575
Broadstone PullmanA2- HC1BR,1BA$1,612

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake, GA

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Lake area is the $1.49 price per square foot Oglethorpe Model at The Villages Of East Lake in the in the Candler Park neighborhood starting from $1,739. The second greatest value East Lake apartment is the A1 Model at Avery Glen starting at $1,575 with a $1.97 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villages Of East LakeOglethorpe2BR,2BA$1.49
Avery GlenA11BR,1BA$1.97
Broadstone PullmanA2- HC1BR,1BA$2.28
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1.71
The Kirkwood Apartments at EdgewoodS1 - The Howard1BR,1BA$2.51
Arlo Decatur ApartmentsE1 - MCKOYStudio ,1BA$2.75
EllaM1-eStudio ,1BA$2.84
1867 Gordon Mnr NE, Unit Studio Apartment1867 Gordon Mnr NEStudio ,1BA$3.50

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 Ella listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Lake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Lake Apartment is $1,199 at Element at Kirkwood.

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 $1,349 at Element at Kirkwood.

What is the most affordable East Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Villages Of East Lake and starts from $1,875.

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