Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Downs Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (32 Rentals)

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The Oakley Apartments
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$1,417 - $2,026
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The Oakley Apartments

6350-6400 Oakley 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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Champions Glen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Champions Glen

6425 Oakley RdUnion City, GA 30291
Corporate Housing
property at 3285 Oakley Pl

$1,500

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3285 Oakley Pl

Union CityGA30291
property at 8220 Oakley Cir

$1,675

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8220 Oakley Cir

Union CityGA30291
property at 5200 Alexander St

$1,695

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5200 Alexander St

Union CityGA30291
property at 4128 Flat Trail

$1,700

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Available May 1

4128 Flat Trail

Union CityGA30291

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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 Oakley Woods priced from $1,005. Welcome Home to Premier Club Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Forest Downs apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakley WoodsStudioStudio,1BA$1,005
Welcome Home to Premier Club Living1x1 500 Sq Ft. Premium1BR,1BA$1,025
Vesta Camp CreekA11BR,1BA$1,045
EVERGREEN COMMONSA11BR,1BA$1,095
Netherley ParkA11BR,1BA$1,106
The Park at Morella1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Gold Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,130
The Woods at Shannon Lake2X22BR,2BA$1,169
The Oaks at Summerview2x12BR,1BA$1,250
Champions Glen2x12BR,1BA$1,260
Rhythm at Camp CreekMagnolia2BR,2BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Downs, GA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Downs area is the $0.93 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Rhythm at Camp Creek in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $1,270. The second greatest value Forest Downs apartment is the 2X2 Renovated Model at The Woods at Shannon Lake starting at $1,309 with a $1.14 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.
Rhythm at Camp CreekMagnolia2BR,2.5BA$0.93
The Woods at Shannon Lake2X2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.14
Ashford Village Gardens1,150 Square ft.2BR,1.5BA$1.31
The Oaks at Summerview2x12BR,1BA$1.09
Legacy RidgeBirch1BR,1BA$1.15
Union Landing2 Bedroom and 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.36
The Oakley ApartmentsCambridge2BR,1BA$1.39
The Park at Morella1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$1.32
EVERGREEN COMMONSA11BR,1BA$1.36
Vesta Camp CreekA11BR,1BA$1.46

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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 Welcome Home to Premier Club Living which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Forest Downs costs $2,677.

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 22 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 $198 which is $2,479 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Downs.

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