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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 Welcome Home to Premier Club Living priced from $850. Oakley Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Forest Downs apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Welcome Home to Premier Club Living1x1 500 Sq Ft. Premium1BR,1BA$850
Oakley WoodsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$930
Vesta Camp CreekA11BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Downs, GA

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Downs area is the $1.29 price per square foot C1 Model at Champions Glen in the in the Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,640. The second greatest value Forest Downs apartment is the Lexington Model at The Oakley Apartments starting at $1,623 with a $1.31 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.
Champions GlenC13BR,2BA$1.29
The Oakley ApartmentsLexington3BR,2BA$1.31
Legacy RidgeCedar2BR,2BA$1.15
Maplewood Park3 Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1.34
The Oaks at Summerview2x12BR,1BA$1.09
The Park at Morella2 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms Platinum2BR,2BA$1.14
Union Landing2 Bedroom and 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.36
About The Woods at Shannon Lake1X11BR,1BA$1.26
EVERGREEN COMMONSA11BR,1BA$1.38
Vesta Camp CreekA11BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Downs

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest Downs?

There are currently 32 Apartments for Rent in Forest Downs, GA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $3,428. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Downs ranging from $1,295 to $2,475.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Forest Downs?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forest Downs ranges from $1,295 to $2,475 with an average monthly rent of $1,952.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Forest Downs?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Forest Downs range from $1,250 to $3,428, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,799 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,792.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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