Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Downs Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Oakley Shoals
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakley Shoals

6295 Oakley RdUnion City, GA 30291
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Shannon Woods Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shannon Woods Apartments

6370 Shannon PkyUnion City, GA 30291
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Champions Glen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Champions Glen

6425 Oakley RdUnion City, GA 30291
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Forest Downs, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Downs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Downs area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Premier Club Apartments 15 Minutes to Everything South Atlanta & Airport priced from $950. The Oaks at Summerview has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Forest Downs apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Premier Club Apartments 15 Minutes to Everything South Atlanta & Airport1x1 500 Sq Ft. Premium1BR,1BA$950
The Oaks at Summerview2x12BR,1BA$999
Crossing Pointe1 Bedroom - A1BR,1BA$1,008
Vesta Camp CreekA11BR,1BA$1,045
Oakley WoodsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Downs, GA

As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Downs area is the $1.33 price per square foot Darwin Model at Chatteron Springs in the in the Williams Bluff neighborhood starting from $2,333. The second greatest value Forest Downs apartment is the 3 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms Platinum Model at The Park at Morella starting at $1,450 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Downs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chatteron SpringsDarwin3BR,2.5BA$1.33
The Park at Morella3 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms Platinum3BR,2BA$1.16
Legacy RidgeCedar2BR,2BA$1.18
Maplewood Park3 Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1.34
The Oaks at Summerview2x12BR,1BA$0.87
Ashford Village Gardens1,067 Square ft.2BR,1.5BA$1.22
The Oakley ApartmentsCambridge2BR,1BA$1.25
Jonesboro Road Senior VillageTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.31
About The Woods at Shannon Lake1X11BR,1BA$1.26
Champions Glen1x11BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Downs, Atlanta, GA

Ranked #247

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Downs Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Downs Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Downs Apartment is $950 at Premier Club Apartments 15 Minutes to Everything South Atlanta & Airport.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest Downs Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest Downs is starting from $999 at The Oaks at Summerview.

What is the most affordable Forest Downs Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Forest Downs Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Park at Morella and starts from $1,300.

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