Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakewood Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (19 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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2959 Forrest Hills Dr SWAtlanta, GA 30315
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1 Bedroom Apartments

Betmar Village

345 Ashwood Ave SWAtlanta, GA 30315
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Lakewood, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakewood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakewood area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Chez Moi Apartments priced from $835. Senior Apartments age 55+ -Ashton Browns Mill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $943. Here are the most affordable Lakewood apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chez Moi ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$835
Senior Apartments age 55+ -Ashton Browns Mill1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$943
Nirvana At Glenrose1 Bed 1 Bath Platinum1BR,1BA$980
Veranda at CarverA61BR,1BA$1,047
Villages at CarverThe Marion1BR,1BA$1,064

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, GA

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Vineyards of Browns Mill in the in the Glenrose Heights neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the The Willow B2 Model at Hillcrest Park starting at $1,440 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Ormewood Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakewood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vineyards of Browns Mill3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.24
Hillcrest ParkThe Willow B22BR,1.5BA$1.18
Springview ApartmentsSpringview Apartments: 2 Bedroom & 2 Bath Apart...2BR,2BA$1.10
Pavilion PlaceIvy2BR,1BA$1.13
Colonial Square2 Bed / 1.5 Bath - 60%2BR,1.5BA$1.24
445 ClevelandPonce2BR,1BA$1.22
Nirvana At Glenrose1 Bed 1 Bath Platinum1BR,1BA$1.09
Balfour East LakeOakland2BR,1BA$1.20
Chez Moi ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$1.11
Senior Apartments age 55+ -Ashton Browns Mill1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lakewood, Atlanta, GA

Ranked #346

Among neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Lakewood Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

19 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakewood Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakewood?

The cheapest apartment in Lakewood is Chez Moi Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Lakewood costs $2,159.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakewood?

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 33 regular apartments in Lakewood 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 Lakewood?

Cheap apartments in Lakewood have an average cost of $299 which is $1,860 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakewood.

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