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property at 518 Motivation Cir NW

$1,275 - $1,375

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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518 Motivation Cir NW

AtlantaGA30309
property at 872 Thurmond St NW

$1,350

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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872 Thurmond St NW

AtlantaGA30314

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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 1 Bed unit found at Ashby Park Apartments priced from $850. 743 @ Howell Mill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Rockdale apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashby Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$850
743 @ Howell MillStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,050
584 Lindsay2/12BR,1BA$1,063
Gardens at Washington Park 12 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,070
548 Thurmond St NWone Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Willowest in Collier HillsMaple1BR,1BA$1,109
12Hundred Studios1/1.00Studio,1BA$1,119
Cielo at Westmidtown1 x 11BR,1BA$1,125
Mallory650SF1BR,1BA$1,149
Dwell at HollywoodHolly 2x1WD2BR,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, GA

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockdale area is the $1.18 price per square foot B2 Model at Parkside in the in the Vine City neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Rockdale apartment is the 245 Stafford St NW Model at 245 Stafford St NW, Unit B starting at $1,300 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Vine City 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.
ParksideB22BR,2BA$1.18
245 Stafford St NW, Unit B245 Stafford St NW2BR,1BA$1.31
Gardens at Washington Park 13 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.53
Dwell at the ViewView 3x13BR,1BA$1.28
Dwell at HollywoodHolly 2x1WD2BR,1BA$1.29
Marquis Midtown West1C1BR,1BA$1.65
Live Connected. Live Collier.2 Bed 1 Bath | 850 sq ft - Premium W/D - 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.52
Ashby Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.09
Cottonwood WestsideThe Adler1BR,1BA$1.73
Catalyst MidtownB12BR,2BA$1.73

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Commute Less, Live More: Top Neighborhoods Near Atlanta's Biggest Companies

Find your ideal Atlanta apartment! This guide explores top neighborhoods like Midtown, Vinings, and Brookhaven, and matches them to the city's biggest employers to help you with your next move.

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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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Rockdale, Atlanta, GA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rockdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Rockdale?

There are currently 275 Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, GA with pricing that ranges from $663 to $5,920. There are also 231 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rockdale ranging from $470 to $24,999.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rockdale ranges from $470 to $24,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,282.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rockdale range from $888 to $4,159, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $782.

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