Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairburn Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $700 (4 Rentals)

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Fairburn, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairburn, GA

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairburn area is the $1.12 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Greens at Cascade Apartment Homes in the in the Harland Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,290. The second greatest value Fairburn apartment is the 2x2 Model at Reserve at Birch Creek Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Greenbriar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairburn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Greens at Cascade Apartment Homes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12
Reserve at Birch Creek Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.13
Leyland PointeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
LANDING SQUAREB1/B2/B32BR,2BA$1.17
Canopy West Apartments**Renovated **1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.37
33 Ninety ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. One Month Free!!*2BR,1.5BA$1.53
Southwood VistaA21BR,1BA$1.49
The Aviator by Abide1 BEDROOM GARDEN1BR,1BA$1.38
Hills at Greenbriar1 Bed 1 Bath 660sf A1BR,1BA$1.36
Retreat at GreenbriarStudio - R2Studio ,1BA$2.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairburn Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairburn?

The cheapest apartment in Fairburn is Hills at Greenbriar which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Fairburn costs $1,895.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairburn?

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 6 regular apartments in Fairburn 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 Fairburn?

Cheap apartments in Fairburn have an average cost of $237 which is $1,658 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairburn.

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