
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McDonough Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (13 Rentals)
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McDonough, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McDonough?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonough Studio Apartments | $1,458 | $1,005 | $1,980 |
| McDonough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $972 | $2,277 |
| McDonough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $995 | $2,995 |
| McDonough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $1,099 | $3,860 |
| McDonough 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,344 | $999 | $3,515 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the McDonough Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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Cheapest Available McDonough Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the McDonough area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Paradise East Apartments priced from $972. Park Vista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable McDonough apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise East Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $972 |
| Park Vista Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Skyline Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,005 |
| The Steede | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| Balfour East Lake | Lenox | 1BR,1BA | $1,071 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDonough, GA
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the McDonough area is the $1.18 price per square foot The Willow B2 Model at Hillcrest Park in the in the Ormewood Park neighborhood starting from $1,440. The second greatest value McDonough apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Towne at Lakewood Heights starting at $1,750 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Ormewood Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McDonough apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Park | The Willow B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Towne at Lakewood Heights | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Columbia Peoplestown | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| 2388 Young Street | 2388 Young Street | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| The Steede | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Paradise East Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Artesian East Village | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Balfour East Lake | Lenox | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Park Vista Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Broadway at East Atlanta | The Trek | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McDonough Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in McDonough?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McDonough is under $1,221.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McDonough?
The cheapest apartment in McDonough is Paradise East Apartments which is listed at $972, while the average apartment in McDonough costs $2,586.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in McDonough?
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 24 regular apartments in McDonough 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 McDonough?
Cheap apartments in McDonough have an average cost of $389 which is $2,197 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McDonough.
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