Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Claire Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (133 Rentals)

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135 Ericson Street Southeast
$1,195
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135 Ericson Street Southeast

135 Ericson Street SoutheastAtlanta, GA 30317
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Spoke Apartments
$1,195 - $2,745
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Spoke Apartments

1450 La France St NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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Hanover Edgewood
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$1,216 - $3,471
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Hanover Edgewood

285 Mayson Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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Elan Madison Yards
$1,661 - $10,112
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Elan Madison Yards

230 Bill Kennedy Way SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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$1,875

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410 Candler Park Dr NE, Unit B-3

410 Candler Park Dr NE
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466 Burlington Rd NE, Unit A
$1,900
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466 Burlington Rd NE, Unit A

466 Burlington Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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Grove Gardens
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Grove Gardens

1925 Glenwood Ave SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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159 Whitefoord
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159 Whitefoord

159 Whitefoord AveAtlanta, GA 30317
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The Earle Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Earle Apartments

443-447 N Highland Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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Seminole Court

589 NE Seminole AveAtlanta, GA 30307

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Lake Claire, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Claire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Claire area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Element at Kirkwood priced from $999. Ella has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 7 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,009. Here are the most affordable Lake Claire apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$999
EllaCo-Living7BR,7BA$1,009
Maple Place ApartmentsElite Unit1BR,1BA$1,145
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,149
The Residence at 1743 N DecaturSmall Unfurnished studioStudio,1BA$1,150
Spoke ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$1,195
Station Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,199
Hanover EdgewoodAaStudio,1BA$1,216
1209 Memorial DriveCypress2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Claire, GA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Claire area is the $1.75 price per square foot 1089 Colquitt Ave NE Model at 1089 Colquitt Ave NE, Unit 4 in the in the Little Five Points neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Lake Claire apartment is the 139 E Hill St Model at 139 E Hill St, Unit 42 starting at $1,695 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Claire apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1089 Colquitt Ave NE, Unit 41089 Colquitt Ave NE2BR,1BA$1.75
139 E Hill St, Unit 42139 E Hill St2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Enclave Oakhurst Village2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 349482BR,1BA$1.50
211 Garden Ln, Unit B211 Garden Ln2BR,1BA$1.78
Glenwood Park LoftsA3B - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.80
Marley EAVAsbury1BR,1BA$1.77
Station Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.60
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.54
Element at KirkwoodA21BR,1BA$1.78
135 Ericson Street Southeast135 Ericson Street Southeast2BR,1BA$1.71

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Lake Claire, Atlanta, GA

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Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Georgia, including Atlanta. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Claire Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lake Claire?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Claire is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Claire?

The cheapest apartment in Lake Claire is Element at Kirkwood which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Lake Claire costs $19,347.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Claire?

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 69 regular apartments in Lake Claire 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 Lake Claire?

Cheap apartments in Lake Claire have an average cost of $262 which is $19,085 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Claire.

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