
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Claire Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (131 Rentals)
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417 Princeton Way NE

1043 Saint Charles Ave NE

Element at Kirkwood

Ella

451 Durand Dr NE

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The Residence at 1743 N Decatur

896 Greenwood Ave NE

954 St Charles Ave NE

Quill
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Station Square Apartments

905 Greenwood Ave NE

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Spoke Apartments

212 Kirkwood Rd NE

1036 Los Angeles Ave NE

401 Clifton Rd NE

417 Princeton Way NE

1570 Memorial Drive

LaFrance Square

1326 North Avenue NE
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Hanover Edgewood

841 Memorial

Station R Apartments

Glenwood Park Lofts

EastWood Townhomes

Enso

451 Durand Dr NE, Unit 5

741 Frederica St NE, Unit 17
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Alaire at Morningside

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Elan Madison Yards

N. Highland Steel

Highland Square

880 N Highland Ave NE

Inman Quarter

Bell Rock Springs

The Kirkwood Apartments at Edgewood

934-950 Ponce De Leon Avenue

1392 Normandy Dr NE, Unit 4
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The Abbington at Ormewood

159 Whitefoord

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Seminole Court

1743 N Decatur Rd

Retreat at Edgewood

Columbia Senior Residences at Edgewood

996 Greenwood Ave NE
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Lake Claire, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Claire?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Claire Studio Apartments | $1,943 | $950 | $7,533 |
| Lake Claire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,136 | $850 | $8,221 |
| Lake Claire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,571 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Lake Claire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,157 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| Lake Claire 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,834 | $3,766 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Lake Claire Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Claire area of Atlanta, GA is a Studio unit found at 1043 Saint Charles Ave NE priced from $950. Maple Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Lake Claire apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1043 Saint Charles Ave NE | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Maple Place Apartments | 1414 Euclid | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Freedom Park Heights | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| The Residence at 1743 N Decatur | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| Station Square Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Ella | M1f-e | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Spoke Apartments | S2A | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| Andrews Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 1209 Memorial Drive | Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Claire, GA
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Claire area is the $1.57 price per square foot The Oakford Model at LaFrance Square in the in the Little Five Points neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Lake Claire apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Apartments at President Park starting at $1,010 with a $0.79 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaFrance Square | The Oakford | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.57 |
| The Apartments at President Park | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
| Alaire at Morningside | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| 139 E Hill St, Unit 42 | 139 E Hill St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.66 |
| 717 Scott Blvd, Unit 717 Scott Blvd Unit #A | 717 Scott Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 211 Garden Ln, Unit B | 211 Garden Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 1377 Scott Blvd | 1377 Scott Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Enclave Oakhurst Village | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 78057 | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Station Square Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Element at Kirkwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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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 $13,694.
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 24 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 $267 which is $13,427 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Claire.
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