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

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Ella
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$1,119 - $4,339Studio to 7 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ella

2201 Glenwood Ave SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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Grove Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Gardens

1925 Glenwood Ave SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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159 Whitefoord
2 Bedroom Apartments

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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Seminole Court

589 NE Seminole AveAtlanta, GA 30307
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Retreat at Edgewood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Retreat at Edgewood

150 Hutchinson St NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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The Greenwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Greenwood

915-919 NE Greenwood AveAtlanta, GA 30306
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996 Greenwood Ave NE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

996 Greenwood Ave NE

996 Greenwood Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30306

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Briarwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood Apartments

1078 Briarcliff Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30306
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Andrews Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Andrews Court

963 NE Ponce De Leon AveAtlanta, GA 30306
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Columbia CitiHomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia CitiHomes

165 Marion Pl NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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2040
2 Bedroom Apartments

2040

2040 Dekalb Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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The Frederica
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Frederica

733-741 Frederica St NEAtlanta, GA 30306
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1414 Euclid Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1414 Euclid Ave

1352-1360 North Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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1297 McLendon Ave NE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1297 McLendon Ave NE

1297 McLendon Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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Emory Woods Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emory Woods Apartments

2085 Powell LnDecatur, GA 30033
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430 Ponce
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

430 Ponce

430 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030

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Ponce Properties
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ponce Properties

108 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030

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 1209 Memorial Drive priced from $1,050. LaFrance Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Lake Claire apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1209 Memorial DriveRedbud1BR,1BA$1,050
LaFrance SquareBixbyStudio,1BA$1,099
Freedom Park HeightsMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,140
Andrews Court1 bed 1 bath 4501BR,1BA$1,145
Arbors of East Atlanta2 bed 1 bath C2BR,1BA$1,150
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1,199
Station Square Apartmentsnormal U2BR,1BA$1,199
Station R ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,199
Glenwood Park LoftsS11BR,1BA$1,294

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Claire, GA

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Claire area is the $1.67 price per square foot A3T-Talbert Model at Gables Montclair in the in the Toco Hills neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value Lake Claire apartment is the Oglethorpe Model at The Villages Of East Lake starting at $1,739 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Candler Park 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.
Gables MontclairA3T-Talbert1BR,1.5BA$1.67
The Villages Of East LakeOglethorpe2BR,2BA$1.49
Marley EAVAxis2BR,2BA$1.75
11 Moreland Avenue Northeast11 Moreland Avenue Northeast3BR,1BA$1.36
Arbors of East Atlanta2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
The Apartments at President Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.89
The Pines on Scott2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.54
Station Square Apartmentsnormal U2BR,1BA$1.60
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1.71
1209 Memorial DriveRedbud1BR,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lake Claire, Atlanta, GA

Ranked #83

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the Lake Claire Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,294.

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

The cheapest apartment in Lake Claire is 1209 Memorial Drive which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Lake Claire costs $31,946.

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 55 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 $247 which is $31,699 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Claire.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Atlanta, Georgia is a large, modern city with many neighborhoods that welcome both newcomers and natives.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!