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property at 510 Motivation Cir NW

$1,200

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$1,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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510 Motivation Cir NW

AtlantaGA30309

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property at 872 Thurmond St NW

$1,350

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$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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dreamscape at Fairfieldas11BR,1BA$800
Ashby Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$850
12Hundred Studios1/1.00Studio,1BA$895
Dwell at the Alcove1 bed1BR,1BA$899
Cielo at Westmidtown1 x 11BR,1BA$899
Reserve at Hollywood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
ParksideA21BR,1BA$1,041
Manor at Scott's Crossing1x1 50%1BR,1BA$1,042
166 Anderson Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 303142 Beds 2 Bath2BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, GA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockdale area is the $0.78 price per square foot 464 Holly St NW Model at 464 Holly St NW, Unit Wanda Barlow in the in the Vine City neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Rockdale apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at King Lake Townhomes starting at $1,299 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the John Hope Homes 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.
464 Holly St NW, Unit Wanda Barlow464 Holly St NW1BR,1BA$0.78
King Lake Townhomes3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.03
The Rive Atlanta3x33BR,3BA$1.15
Dwell at HollywoodHolly 2x12BR,1BA$1.22
Intrada Westside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.41
Ashby Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.09
Dwell at the Alcove2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.42
Columbia Crest1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.40
166 Anderson Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 303142 Bedroom 1 Bath - 685422BR,1BA$1.38
Gardens at Washington Park 12 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rockdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Rockdale?

There are currently 269 Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, GA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $6,286. There are also 249 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rockdale ranging from $450 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 $450 to $24,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,472.

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 $1,050 to $3,650, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $822.

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