Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Acres Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $700 (6 Rentals)

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1957 Myrtle Dr
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1957 Myrtle Dr

1957 Myrtle Dr SWAtlanta, GA 30311
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The Gallery at 1960
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The Gallery at 1960

1990 Alison Ct SWAtlanta, GA 30311
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Forest Acres, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Acres area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Castleton Apartments priced from $885. The Park at Castleton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Forest Acres apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Castleton Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$885
The Park at Castleton1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$1,000
Aspen Court Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Acres, GA

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Acres area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Mallalieu Pointe in the in the Centre Park neighborhood starting from $1,320. The second greatest value Forest Acres apartment is the 2x2 Model at Shamrock Gardens starting at $1,359 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Connally neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mallalieu Pointe3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.14
Shamrock Gardens2x22BR,2BA$1.24
Aspen Court Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.14
Adams HouseAdams House 1x11BR,1BA$1.19
Village HighlandsKnoll1BR,1BA$1.71
Castleton Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$1.19
The Park at Castleton1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$1.38
1890 House1890 House 1x11BR,1BA$1.49
Aya Tower1x11BR,1BA$2.65

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Forest Acres, Atlanta, GA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Acres Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Acres?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Acres is Castleton Apartments which is listed at $885, while the average apartment in Forest Acres costs $1,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Acres?

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 51 regular apartments in Forest Acres 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 Forest Acres?

Cheap apartments in Forest Acres have an average cost of $805 which is $590 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Acres.

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