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2201 Glenwood Ave SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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Eastside Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eastside Atlanta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastside Atlanta area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1494 Memorial Drive priced from $950. Balfour East Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $963. Here are the most affordable Eastside Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1494 Memorial DriveMagnolia1BR,1BA$950
Balfour East LakeLenox1BR,1BA$963
Paradise East Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$972
55 Milton1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$992
Spanish Oaks Apartment0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Revival LoftsBarnes Studio,1BA$1,066
LaFrance SquareBixbyStudio,1BA$1,099
Flats at East Atlanta2A2BR,2BA$1,099
Broadway at East AtlantaThe Trek1BR,1BA$1,099
Artesian East Village1B1BR,1BA$1,119

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside Atlanta, GA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastside Atlanta 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 Eastside Atlanta apartment is the Oglethorpe Model at The Villages Of East Lake starting at $1,739 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Candler Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastside Atlanta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hillcrest ParkThe Willow B22BR,1.5BA$1.18
The Villages Of East LakeOglethorpe2BR,2BA$1.49
Flats at East Atlanta2A2BR,2BA$0.96
Candler Reserve2b2BR,2BA$1.20
Ashley Auburn PointeA2.22BR,2BA$1.43
Balfour East LakeCandler3BR,1BA$1.31
Columbia Peoplestown2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.22
11 Moreland Avenue Northeast11 Moreland Avenue Northeast3BR,1BA$1.36
Arbors of East Atlanta2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.34
Vineyards of Flat Shoals2 Bed 1 Bath Large Midlevel Reno2BR,1BA$1.49

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Eastside Atlanta, Atlanta, and the greater Atlanta area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastside Atlanta Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Eastside Atlanta?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastside Atlanta is under $1,119.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastside Atlanta?

The cheapest apartment in Eastside Atlanta is 1494 Memorial Drive which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Eastside Atlanta costs $30,580.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastside Atlanta?

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 105 regular apartments in Eastside Atlanta 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 Eastside Atlanta?

Cheap apartments in Eastside Atlanta have an average cost of $296 which is $30,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastside Atlanta.

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