Cheap Homes for Rent in the Fort McPherson Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (33 Rentals)

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property at 1540 Melrose Dr SW

$820

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6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1540 Melrose Dr SW

AtlantaGA30310

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property at 1430 St Michael Ave

$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1430 St Michael Ave

East PointGA30344

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property at 1440 Fulton Ave

$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1440 Fulton Ave, Unit b

1440 Fulton Ave
AtlantaGA30344
property at 2786 Dearwood Dr SW

$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2786 Dearwood Dr SW

AtlantaGA30315

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Fort McPherson, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fort McPherson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort McPherson area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at City Central Condos priced from $920. The Park at Castleton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Fort McPherson apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City Central CondosDrake1BR,1BA$920
The Park at Castleton1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$950
Brentwood Meadows20652BR,1BA$950
Heritage Station Family Apartments11BR541BR,1BA$975
Chez Moi ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$985
Oglethorpe2X22BR,2BA$993
Brentwood Meadows2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$995
Hillcrest Active Adult 62 & Older Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,002
Adair Court1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1,025
The Ivy at 18901890 House 1x11BR,1BA$1,041

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort McPherson, GA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort McPherson area is the $0.79 price per square foot 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath Model at Wagon Works Apartments in the in the Centre Park neighborhood starting from $1,258. The second greatest value Fort McPherson apartment is the 3x2 Model at Shamrock Gardens starting at $1,350 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Connally neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort McPherson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wagon Works Apartments3 Bedroom / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.79
Shamrock Gardens3x23BR,2BA$1.15
Oglethorpe2X12BR,1BA$1.10
The Oasis on Cascade2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Appletree1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.17
Brentwood Meadows2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.17
Village HighlandsKnoll1BR,1BA$1.33
Brentwood Meadows20652BR,1.5BA$1.25
Chez Moi ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$1.31
The Park at Castleton1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort McPherson

What type of rentals are currently available in Fort McPherson?

There are currently 141 Apartments for Rent in Fort McPherson, GA with pricing that ranges from $200 to $3,550. There are also 183 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fort McPherson ranging from $600 to $5,616.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fort McPherson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fort McPherson ranges from $600 to $5,616 with an average monthly rent of $1,783.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fort McPherson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fort McPherson range from $1,125 to $3,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,855 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

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