Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Downs Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (34 Rentals)

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Pine Cove Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Cove Apartments

4755 Yates RdAtlanta, GA 30337
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The Oakley Apartments
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$1,389 - $2,026
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Oakley Apartments

6350-6400 Oakley RdUnion City, GA 30291
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property at 4701 Flat Shoals Rd

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

4701 Flat Shoals Rd, Unit 51f

4701 Flat Shoals Rd
Union CityGA30291
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Autumn Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Meadows

5058 Jonesboro RdUnion City, GA 30291
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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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Morgan Trace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morgan Trace

4065 Jonesboro RdUnion City, GA 30291
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Laurel
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel

4050 Morgan RdUnion City, GA 30291
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Campbell Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Campbell Crossing

303 Senoia RdFairburn, GA 30213
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Champions Glen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Champions Glen

6425 Oakley RdUnion City, GA 30291
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Crossing Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Crossing Pointe

7422 Red Oak RdUnion City, GA 30291
Senior Living
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property at 6354 Shannon Pkwy

$1,350

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6354 Shannon Pkwy

Union CityGA30291

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property at 3285 Oakley Pl

$1,500

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3285 Oakley Pl

Union CityGA30291

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 The Park at Morella priced from $940. Morgan Trace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Forest Downs apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at Morella1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$940
Morgan TraceStudioStudio,1BA$950
Rhythm at Camp CreekJasmine1BR,1BA$970
Oakley WoodsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$980
Premier Club Apartments1x1 500 Sq Ft. Premium1BR,1BA$995
Vesta Camp CreekA11BR,1BA$1,045
LaurelThe Cove1BR,1BA$1,080
The Woods at Shannon Lake1X11BR,1BA$1,095
EVERGREEN COMMONSA11BR,1BA$1,118
Netherley ParkA21BR,1BA$1,135

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Downs, GA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Downs area is the $1.40 price per square foot Darwin Model at Chatteron Springs in the in the Williams Bluff neighborhood starting from $2,440. The second greatest value Forest Downs apartment is the Elderberry Model at Legacy Ridge starting at $1,549 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Spring Valley 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$1.40
Legacy RidgeElderberry3BR,2BA$1.08
The Oakley ApartmentsLexington3BR,2BA$1.37
Maplewood Park3 Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1.34
The Oaks at Summerview2x12BR,1BA$1.09
Ashford Village Gardens1,067 Square ft.2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Champions GlenB12BR,1BA$1.27
The Woods at Shannon Lake1X11BR,1BA$1.26
EVERGREEN COMMONSA11BR,1BA$1.39
The Park at Morella1 Bedroom / 1 Bathrooms Gold Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Downs Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Forest Downs is The Park at Morella which is listed at $940, while the average apartment in Forest Downs costs $2,759.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Downs?

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 8 regular apartments in Forest Downs 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 Downs?

Cheap apartments in Forest Downs have an average cost of $200 which is $2,559 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Downs.

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