
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Claire Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (41 Rentals)
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Ella

Element at Kirkwood

Station Square Apartments

896 Greenwood Ave NE

944 St Charles Ave NE

954 St Charles Ave NE

905 Greenwood Ave NE
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451 Durand Dr NE

The Abbington at Ormewood

Grove Gardens

159 Whitefoord

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1494 Memorial Drive

Seminole Court
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The Greenwood

996 Greenwood Ave NE

893 Greenwood Ave

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Andrews Court
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1040 Greenwood Avenue

2040

Otto's Apartment Hotel

The Frederica

Arbors of East Atlanta
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1377 Scott Blvd, Unit A

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Park at Westchester

430 Ponce
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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 | $1,611 | $1,050 | $2,647 |
| Lake Claire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,865 | $995 | $8,544 |
| Lake Claire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,315 | $825 | $6,335 |
| Lake Claire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,073 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| Lake Claire 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,476 | $2,023 | $7,065 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lake Claire Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at 1494 Memorial Drive priced from $950. 1209 Memorial Drive has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Lake Claire apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1494 Memorial Drive | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 1209 Memorial Drive | Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Element at Kirkwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Station Square Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Arbors of East Atlanta | 2 bed 1 bath C | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 1414 Euclid Ave | Elite Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Pines on Scott | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Gibson by Radius | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,315 |
| Glenwood Park Lofts | A1 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,319 |
| Quill | WorkForce Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Claire, GA
As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Claire area is the $1.34 price per square foot B3T-Rhodes Model at Gables Montclair in the in the Toco Hills neighborhood starting from $2,443. The second greatest value Lake Claire apartment is the 135 E Hill St Model at 135 E Hill St, Unit 135 E Hill St. - Unit 29 starting at $1,850 with a $1.37 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gables Montclair | B3T-Rhodes | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.34 |
| 135 E Hill St, Unit 135 E Hill St. - Unit 29 | 135 E Hill St | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 1300 & 1312 Briarcliff Road | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| The Villages Of East Lake | Oglethorpe | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 11 Moreland Avenue Northeast | 11 Moreland Avenue Northeast | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Arbors of East Atlanta | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The Pines on Scott | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Station Square Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Element at Kirkwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 1494 Memorial Drive | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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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 $1,349.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Claire?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Claire is 1494 Memorial Drive which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Lake Claire costs $23,186.
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 56 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 $244 which is $22,942 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Claire.
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