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

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Rhythm at Camp Creek
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$1,002 - $2,094
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Rhythm at Camp Creek

4555 Washington RdAtlanta, GA 30349
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Freedom Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Freedom Park

4900 Delano RdAtlanta, GA 30349

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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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$1,400 - $2,026
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The Oakley Apartments

6350-6400 Oakley RdUnion 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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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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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
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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 Studio unit found at Morgan Trace priced from $925. The Park at Morella has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $940. Here are the most affordable Forest Downs apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morgan TraceStudioStudio,1BA$925
The Park at Morella1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$940
Oakley WoodsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$985
The Oaks at Summerview2x12BR,1BA$999
Premier Club Apartments1x1 500 Sq Ft. Premium - 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,000
Rhythm at Camp CreekJasmine1BR,1BA$1,002
Vesta Camp CreekA11BR,1BA$1,045
LaurelThe Cove1BR,1BA$1,080
Freedom Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,158
The Woods at Shannon Lake2X22BR,2BA$1,171

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Downs, GA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Downs area is the $1.27 price per square foot B3 Model at EVERGREEN COMMONS in the in the Williams Bluff neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Forest Downs apartment is the 2X2 Renovated Model at The Woods at Shannon Lake starting at $1,350 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Williams Bluff 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.
EVERGREEN COMMONSB32BR,2BA$1.27
The Woods at Shannon Lake2X2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.17
The Oaks at Summerview2x12BR,1BA$0.87
Villas at Autumn Hills2 bedroom garden upgrade2BR,2BA$1.30
Union Landing2 Bedroom and 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.36
Ashford Village Gardens1,067 Square ft.2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Maplewood Park2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Champions GlenB12BR,1BA$1.31
Jonesboro Road Senior VillageTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.37
The Park at Morella1 Bedroom / 1 Bathrooms Gold1BR,1BA$1.28

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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 Oakley Woods which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in Forest Downs costs $2,958.

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 11 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 $172 which is $2,786 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Downs.

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