Cheap Homes for Rent in McDonough Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (17 Rentals)

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property at 1373 Benteen Way SE

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1373 Benteen Way SE

AtlantaGA30315
property at 2361 Swallow Cir SE

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2361 Swallow Cir SE

AtlantaGA30315

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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. The Steede has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,010. 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
The SteedeA11BR,1BA$1,010
Skyline ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,010
Broadway at East AtlantaThe Trek1BR,1BA$1,099
Park Vista Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in McDonough, GA

As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the McDonough area is the $0.62 price per square foot 197 South Ave SE Model at 197 South Ave SE in the in the Grant Park neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value McDonough apartment is the The Willow B2 Model at Hillcrest Park starting at $1,350 with a $1.11 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.
197 South Ave SE197 South Ave SE2BR,1BA$0.62
Hillcrest ParkThe Willow B22BR,1.5BA$1.11
Towne at Lakewood Heights2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.08
Columbia Peoplestown2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Balfour East LakeOakland2BR,1BA$1.35
Stanton Park Apartments2 Bedroom -1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Paradise East Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.52
Artesian East Village1B1BR,1BA$1.64
Park Vista Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
Broadway at East AtlantaThe Trek1BR,1BA$1.52

Frequently Asked Questions about McDonough

What type of rentals are currently available in McDonough?

There are currently 132 Apartments for Rent in McDonough, GA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $10,736. There are also 173 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in McDonough ranging from $495 to $9,000.

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 $495 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,610.

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 $3,860, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $574 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.

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