Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Claire Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (122 Rentals)

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135 Ericson Street Southeast
$1,250
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135 Ericson Street Southeast

135 Ericson Street SoutheastAtlanta, GA 30317
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Spoke Apartments
$1,367 - $2,887
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$1,367 - $2,887
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Spoke Apartments

1450 La France St NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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Elan Madison Yards
$1,638 - $6,682
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Elan Madison Yards

230 Bill Kennedy Way SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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 Studio unit found at LaFrance Square priced from $1,049. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LaFrance SquareBixbyStudio,1BA$1,049
1209 Memorial DriveRedbud1BR,1BA$1,050
EllaCo-Living7BR,7BA$1,069
1414 Euclid Ave1414 Euclid1BR,1BA$1,195
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1,199
Station Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,199
1494 Memorial DriveCypress2BR,1BA$1,200
Arbors of East Atlanta2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,225
Hanover EdgewoodAaStudio,1BA$1,274
Glenwood Park LoftsS11BR,1BA$1,292

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Claire, GA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Claire area is the $1.66 price per square foot 139 E Hill St Model at 139 E Hill St, Unit 42 in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Lake Claire apartment is the 2 bed 1 bath Model at Arbors of East Atlanta starting at $1,300 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Little Five Points 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.
139 E Hill St, Unit 42139 E Hill St2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Arbors of East Atlanta2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.44
The Apartments at President Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.89
Charming Apartments in the Heart of Virginia Highland!1x1 LRG1BR,1BA$1.76
The Pines on Scott2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.54
1494 Memorial DriveCypress2BR,1BA$1.50
EnsoEnso 11BR,1BA$1.83
Station Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.60
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1.71
1209 Memorial DriveCypress2BR,1BA$1.85

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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!

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 $1,292.

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 $19,301.

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 58 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 $240 which is $19,061 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Claire.

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