Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lafayette Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (19 Rentals)

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McKenzie Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

McKenzie Apartments

3214 McKenzie DrAtlanta, GA 30344
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Oliver Point
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oliver Point

3151 Harris DrEast Point, GA 30344
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Lafayette, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lafayette Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lafayette area of Atlanta, GA is a Studio unit found at Retreat at Greenbriar priced from $799. Elite At Lakeview has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $819. Here are the most affordable Lafayette apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Retreat at GreenbriarStudio - R2Studio,1BA$799
Elite At LakeviewStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$819
Regency ParkE1Studio,1BA$835
CENTRAL PARK APARTMENTS1x11BR,1BA$899
Reserve at Maple Ridge1x1A1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lafayette, GA

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lafayette area is the $1.06 price per square foot 3/1.50 Model at The Oaks at Commerce in the in the Deerwood Reserve neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Lafayette apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at WestPoint Creek Townhomes starting at $1,324 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Jamestown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lafayette apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Oaks at Commerce3/1.503BR,1.5BA$1.06
WestPoint Creek Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.09
The Oaks at Summerview2x12BR,1BA$1.09
The woods At camp Creek2/1 TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.30
The Flats at Walker and Reed2 Bedroom Model2BR,2BA$1.33
StonetreeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
The Park at Galaway2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Platinum2BR,2BA$1.22
CENTRAL PARK APARTMENTS1x11BR,1BA$1.07
Greenbriar CommonsThe Wheatley - 1/1.51BR,1.5BA$1.24
The Preserve at Camp Creek1x11BR,1BA$1.25

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Lafayette, Atlanta, GA

Ranked #352

Among neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Lafayette, Atlanta, and the greater Atlanta area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lafayette Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lafayette?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lafayette is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lafayette?

The cheapest apartment in Lafayette is Elite At Lakeview which is listed at $878, while the average apartment in Lafayette costs $1,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lafayette?

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 36 regular apartments in Lafayette 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 Lafayette?

Cheap apartments in Lafayette have an average cost of $280 which is $1,670 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lafayette.

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