
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mechanicsville Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mechanicsville area of Atlanta.


Mechanicsville Family Apartments

420 Rawson St SW

970 Hubbard St SW

Heritage Station Family Apartments

Ergo Lofts

Artist Square
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Bolden Flats

502 Pryor St SW

740 SW Cooper St

Bolden Park

944 Smith St SW

840 Smith St SW

Peters Street Commons
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Mechanicsville, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mechanicsville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $900 | $1,925 |
| Mechanicsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $1,075 | $4,900 |
| Mechanicsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,837 | $1,099 | $7,629 |
| Mechanicsville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $999 | $7,012 |
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Cheapest Available Mechanicsville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mechanicsville area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mechanicsville Family Apartments priced from $949. Heritage Station Family Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,006. Here are the most affordable Mechanicsville apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsville Family Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Heritage Station Family Apartments | 11BR54 | 1BR,1BA | $1,006 |
| Stanton Park Apartments | 2 Bdrm 875 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| Ergo Lofts | 1-Bed / 1-Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Towne Square Apartments | Best In-Town Apartment Deal in the City of Atla... | 1BR,1BA | $1,231 |
| Artist Square | DaVinci | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 728 Formwalt St SW | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,400 |
| 692 Smith St SW | E | 2BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| 565 Hank by Windsor | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mechanicsville, GA
As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mechanicsville area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 Bdrm 875 sqft Model at Stanton Park Apartments in the in the Ormewood Park neighborhood starting from $1,139. The second greatest value Mechanicsville apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Mechanicsville Family Apartments starting at $949 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Downtown Atlanta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mechanicsville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Park Apartments | 2 Bdrm 875 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Mechanicsville Family Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 728 Formwalt St SW | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| 565 Hank by Windsor | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Heritage Station Family Apartments | 32BR60HF | 3BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Towne Square Apartments | Best In-Town Apartment Deal in the City of Atla... | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Artist Square | DaVinci | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 692 Smith St SW | E | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Ergo Lofts | 1-Bed / 1-Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mechanicsville Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mechanicsville?
The cheapest apartment in Mechanicsville is Mechanicsville Family Apartments which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Mechanicsville costs $1,289.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mechanicsville?
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 25 regular apartments in Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville?
Cheap apartments in Mechanicsville have an average cost of $781 which is $508 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mechanicsville.
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