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

132 Leslie St SE

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The Residence at 1743 N Decatur

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135 Ericson Street Southeast

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Spoke Apartments

Station Square Apartments

Quill

954 St Charles Ave NE

944 St Charles Ave NE
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Hanover Edgewood

896 Greenwood Ave NE

212 Kirkwood Rd NE

Glenwood Park Lofts

401 Clifton Rd NE

LaFrance Square

Marley EAV

Enso

1197 Stillwood Dr NE

Bell Rock Springs
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841 Memorial

2201 Glenwood Ave SE, Unit 3403

Highland Square

Bass Lofts Apartments

867 Rosedale Rd NE

N. Highland Steel

1042 St Charles Ave NE, Unit 6

880 St Charles Ave NE

Station R Apartments

1049 Vance Ave NE, Unit #3
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EastWood Townhomes

1115 Ponce De Leon Ave NE

860 Briarcliff Rd

2201 Glenwood Ave SE, Unit 2113

928 Ponce De Leon Ave NE

Inman Quarter

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1095 Alta Ave NE, Unit 3

886 St Charles Ave NE

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Elan Madison Yards

The Kirkwood Apartments at Edgewood
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The Ivanhoe

117 Mayson Ave NE

410 Candler Park Dr NE, Unit B-3

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466 Burlington Rd NE, Unit A

880 N Highland Ave NE

Grove Gardens

The Abbington at Ormewood

159 Whitefoord

The Earle Apartments

Seminole Court
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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 | $1,752 | $1,150 | $6,812 |
| Lake Claire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,005 | $1,099 | $6,769 |
| Lake Claire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,410 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Lake Claire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| Lake Claire 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,876 | $4,006 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 133 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Element at Kirkwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Ella | Co-Living | 7BR,7BA | $1,009 |
| Maple Place Apartments | Elite Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| The Pines on Scott | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| The Residence at 1743 N Decatur | Small Unfurnished studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Spoke Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Station Square Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Hanover Edgewood | Aa | Studio,1BA | $1,216 |
| 1209 Memorial Drive | Cypress | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1089 Colquitt Ave NE, Unit 4 | 1089 Colquitt Ave NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 139 E Hill St, Unit 42 | 139 E Hill St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.66 |
| Enclave Oakhurst Village | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 34948 | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 211 Garden Ln, Unit B | 211 Garden Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Glenwood Park Lofts | A3B - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
| Marley EAV | Asbury | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Station Square Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| The Pines on Scott | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Element at Kirkwood | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 135 Ericson Street Southeast | 135 Ericson Street Southeast | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLake Claire, Atlanta, GA
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Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $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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