Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $300 (143 Rentals)

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South Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Atlanta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Atlanta area of Atlanta, GA is a Studio unit found at Retreat at Greenbriar priced from $799. Elite At Lakeview has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $819. Here are the most affordable South Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Retreat at GreenbriarStudio - R2Studio,1BA$799
Elite At LakeviewStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$819
Regency ParkE1Studio,1BA$826
Chez Moi ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$835
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$841
Heritage Greene ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$857
Regal Heights1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$859
Gateway South ApartmentsApple Bundle Giveaway1BR,1BA$875
Castleton Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$885
CENTRAL PARK APARTMENTS1x11BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Atlanta, GA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Atlanta area is the $0.77 price per square foot 2/1.50 Model at The Oaks at Commerce in the in the Deerwood Reserve neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value South Atlanta apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at WestPoint Creek Townhomes starting at $1,250 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Jamestown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Atlanta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Oaks at Commerce2/1.502BR,1.5BA$0.77
WestPoint Creek Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Greenbriar CommonsThe Holiday - 2/2.52BR,2.5BA$1.00
StonetreeTwo Bedroom Townhouse A2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Springview ApartmentsSpringview Apartments: 2 Bedroom & 2 Bath Apart...2BR,2BA$1.10
Bolden Courts Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Nirvana At Glenrose1 Bed 1 Bath Platinum1BR,1BA$1.09
Donnelly CourtDonnelly Court2BR,1BA$1.11
CENTRAL PARK APARTMENTS1x11BR,1BA$1.07
Chez Moi ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$1.11

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Atlanta, Georgia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Atlanta Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Atlanta?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Atlanta is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Atlanta?

The cheapest apartment in South Atlanta is Chez Moi Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in South Atlanta costs $2,590.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Atlanta?

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 172 regular apartments in South Atlanta 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 South Atlanta?

Cheap apartments in South Atlanta have an average cost of $190 which is $2,400 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Atlanta.

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