Cheap Homes for Rent in McDonough Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $500 (19 Rentals)

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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. Balfour East Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $974. Here are the most affordable McDonough apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paradise East Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$972
Balfour East LakeLenox1BR,1BA$974
The SteedeA11BR,1BA$990
55 Milton1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$992
Artesian East Village1A1BR,1BA$1,058

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDonough, GA

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the McDonough area is the $1.43 price per square foot Enso 10 Model at Enso in the in the Little Five Points neighborhood starting from $1,830. The second greatest value McDonough apartment is the The Spruce B1 Model at Hillcrest Park starting at $1,407 with a $1.16 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
EnsoEnso 102BR,2BA$1.43
Hillcrest ParkThe Spruce B12BR,1BA$1.16
Balfour East LakeCandler3BR,1BA$1.36
Columbia Peoplestown2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.38
Towne at Lakewood Heights2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
The SteedeB12BR,1BA$1.62
Paradise East Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.52
Artesian East Village2A2BR,1BA$1.66
Broadway at East AtlantaThe Trek1BR,1BA$1.52
55 Milton1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.50

Frequently Asked Questions about McDonough

What type of rentals are currently available in McDonough?

There are currently 129 Apartments for Rent in McDonough, GA with pricing that ranges from $805 to $6,015. There are also 233 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in McDonough ranging from $595 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in McDonough?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in McDonough ranges from $595 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,840.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in McDonough?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in McDonough range from $1,099 to $3,870, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.

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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