Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rockdale Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (68 Rentals)

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UNITY PLACE
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

UNITY PLACE

744 North Ave NWAtlanta, GA 30318
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Ashby Park Apartments
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Ashby Park Apartments

880 Rock St NWAtlanta, GA 30314
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Fairway Court Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway Court Apartments

1247 Joseph E. Boone BlvdAtlanta, GA 30314
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Villa at the Dome
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Villa at the Dome

515 Rhodes St NWAtlanta, GA 30314
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Rockdale, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rockdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rockdale area of Atlanta, GA is a 2 Beds unit found at Reserve at Hollywood priced from $903. Parkside at Quarry Yards has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Rockdale apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Hollywood2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$903
Parkside at Quarry Yards1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$930
Gardens at Washington Park 11 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$969
743 @ Howell MillStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,000
Dwell at HollywoodHolly 2x12BR,1BA$1,049
Heritage Pointe1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
935M by ARIUMS2 EdgehillStudio,1BA$1,057
Dwell at the ViewView 2x12BR,1BA$1,099
Heritage Square ApartmentsHeritage Den2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, GA

As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rockdale area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Parkside at Quarry Yards in the in the Vine City neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Rockdale apartment is the Camden 2x2 Model at ReNew MidTown starting at $1,760 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Buckhead neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkside at Quarry Yards3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
ReNew MidTownCamden 2x22BR,2BA$1.76
Dwell at HollywoodHolly 2x1WD2BR,1BA$1.28
Westmar Student Lofts2BR/2BA - Elite Tech2BR,2BA$1.12
Gardens at Washington Park 12 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (Townhome)2BR,1BA$1.69
Dwell at the ViewView 2x12BR,1BA$1.46
Reserve at Hollywood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Marquis Midtown West1B1BR,1BA$1.69
Dwell atThe Alcove2 Bd, 1 Ba2BR,1BA$1.65
Heritage Square ApartmentsHeritage Den2BR,1BA$1.57

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Atlanta

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Rockdale, Atlanta, GA

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Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Atlanta. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rockdale?

The cheapest apartment in Rockdale is Parkside at Quarry Yards which is listed at $930, while the average apartment in Rockdale costs $2,085.

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 254 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 $875 which is $1,210 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rockdale.

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