Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (8 Rentals)

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Ella
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$1,129 - $3,539Studio to 7 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ella

2201 Glenwood Ave SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Gardens

1925 Glenwood Ave SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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2040 Dekalb Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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East Lake, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

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 $1,339. Here are the most affordable East Lake apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1,199
EllaM1-eStudio,1BA$1,339
Broadstone PullmanS1Studio,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake, GA

As of November 14, 2025 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 139 E Hill St Model at 139 E Hill St, Unit 39 starting at $1,750 with a $1.72 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
139 E Hill St, Unit 39139 E Hill St2BR,1.5BA$1.72
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1.71
The Kirkwood Apartments at EdgewoodS1 - The Howard1BR,1BA$2.51
Arlo Decatur ApartmentsE1 - MCKOYStudio ,1BA$2.69
Broadstone PullmanS1Studio ,1BA$2.62
624 W College Ave, Unit Cottage624 W College Ave1BR,1BA$3.20
EllaM1-eStudio ,1BA$2.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Lake, Atlanta, GA

Ranked #266

Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,339.

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 $1,449 at Element at Kirkwood.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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