Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $300 (124 Rentals)

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Lakewood Christian Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Christian Manor

2141 Springdale RdAtlanta, GA 30315
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Adair Court Adult 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adair Court Adult 55+

806 Murphy Ave SWAtlanta, GA 30310
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ZD Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

ZD Townhomes

2959 Forrest Hills Dr SWAtlanta, GA 30315
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Sierra Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Townhomes

2727 Godby RdAtlanta, GA 30349
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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 Elite At Lakeview priced from $750. Hills at Greenbriar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable South Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elite At LakeviewStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$750
Hills at Greenbriar1 Bed 1 Bath 660sf A1BR,1BA$799
Retreat at GreenbriarStudio - R2Studio,1BA$800
Embarcadero Club ApartmentsThe Montalvo 1x11BR,1BA$808
Chez Moi ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$835
Castleton Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$835
StonetreeOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$839
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$841
Manor III ApartmentsThe Birch1BR,1BA$900
City Central CondosDrake1BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Atlanta, GA

As of August 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Atlanta area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at WestPoint Creek Townhomes in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $1,267. The second greatest value South Atlanta apartment is the Classic Two Bedroom Model at Bolden Heights starting at $1,295 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Greenbriar 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.
WestPoint Creek Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Bolden HeightsClassic Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.07
The Oaks at Summerview2x12BR,1BA$1.09
Polaris at Camp Creek2B1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Bolden Courts Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Springview ApartmentsSpringview Apartments: 2 Bedroom & 2 Bath Apart...2BR,2BA$1.10
Village of College Park2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Sheraton House Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.00
Harmony Plaza Apartments2x2R2BR,2BA$1.05
Nirvana At Glenrose1 Bed 1 Bath Platinum1BR,1BA$1.09

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South Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

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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 $920.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Atlanta is Hills at Greenbriar which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in South Atlanta costs $1,655.

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 241 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 $313 which is $1,342 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Atlanta.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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