
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rockdale Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (110 Rentals)
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Dreamscape at Fairfield

988 Sims Ave NW, Unit Building A

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1824 Tiger Flowers Dr NW

224 Andrew J Hairston PL NW

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Mallory

166 Anderson Ave NW

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173 Chappell Rd NW

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235 Walnut St NW

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987 Collier Rd NW

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Bell Collier Village

Collier Trailside

371 Lanier St NW

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Rockdale, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rockdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale Studio Apartments | $1,538 | $895 | $3,952 |
| Rockdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $695 | $3,346 |
| Rockdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $950 | $6,286 |
| Rockdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,291 | $888 | $4,199 |
| Rockdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $812 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 110 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rockdale Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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Cheapest Available Rockdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rockdale area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Dreamscape at Fairfield priced from $800. Ashby Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Rockdale apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamscape at Fairfield | as1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Ashby Park Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Intrada Westside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $894 |
| 12Hundred Studios | 1/1.00 | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Reserve at Hollywood | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Gardens at Washington Park 1 | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Parkside | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,041 |
| Manor at Scott's Crossing | 1x1 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,042 |
| 166 Anderson Ave NW | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| 743 @ Howell Mill | Studio Standard - Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, GA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockdale area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at King Lake Townhomes in the in the John Hope Homes neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Rockdale apartment is the 2BR/2BA - Elite Tech Model at Westmar Student Lofts starting at $1,162 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Bellwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Lake Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| Westmar Student Lofts | 2BR/2BA - Elite Tech | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Marquis Midtown West | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Ashby Park Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Columbia Crest | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 166 Anderson Ave NW | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Dwell atThe Alcove | 2 Bd, 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 359 Lanier St NW | 359 Lanier | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Manor at Scott's Crossing | 1x1 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Reserve at Hollywood | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockdale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rockdale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rockdale is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rockdale?
The cheapest apartment in Rockdale is Dreamscape at Fairfield which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Rockdale costs $2,046.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rockdale?
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 241 regular apartments in Rockdale 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 Rockdale?
Cheap apartments in Rockdale have an average cost of $702 which is $1,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rockdale.
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