Cheap Homes for Rent in East Lake Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $1,200 (14 Rentals)

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property at 711 Oakview Rd

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245 E Trinity Pl

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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 $1,250. Ella has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,349. Here are the most affordable East Lake apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1,250
EllaM1-eStudio,1BA$1,349
Broadstone PullmanS1Studio,1BA$1,360
Arlo Decatur ApartmentsE1 - MCKOYStudio,1BA$1,563
The Villages Of East LakeMorehouse2BR,1BA$1,718

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake, GA

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Lake area is the $1.53 price per square foot Oglethorpe Model at The Villages Of East Lake in the in the Candler Park neighborhood starting from $1,785. The second greatest value East Lake apartment is the 139 E Hill St Model at 139 E Hill St, Unit #55 starting at $1,450 with a $1.43 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$1.53
139 E Hill St, Unit #55139 E Hill St2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1.79
The Kirkwood Apartments at EdgewoodS1 - The Howard1BR,1BA$2.48
Arlo Decatur ApartmentsE1 - MCKOYStudio ,1BA$2.89
Broadstone PullmanS1Studio ,1BA$2.65
EllaM1-eStudio ,1BA$2.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Lake

What type of rentals are currently available in East Lake?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in East Lake, GA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $3,892. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Lake ranging from $1,280 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Lake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Lake ranges from $1,280 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,532.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Lake?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Lake range from $1,858 to $3,489, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,023.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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