
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $384 (232 Rentals)
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Room in Apartment on Stanton Rd SW

Castleton Apartments

Room in Apartment on Oglethorpe Ave SW

972 Forrest Cir SE

Manor III Apartments

Retreat at Greenbriar

Elite At Lakeview

The Preserve at Camp Creek

Oglethorpe
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574 Cooper St SW

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1176 Garibaldi St SW

420 Rawson St SW

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1834 John Calvin Ave, Unit 11

1834 John Calvin Ave

Brentwood Meadows

1744 Lyle Ave, Unit 13

987 Dimmock St SW

The Oaks at Summerview

Brentwood Commons

The Villages at South River

970 Hubbard St SW

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Rhythm at Camp Creek
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2904 8th St

2561 Sylvan Rd

324 Brooks Ave SW
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South Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Atlanta?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Atlanta Studio Apartments | $1,631 | $825 | $7,328 |
| South Atlanta 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $200 | $8,078 |
| South Atlanta 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| South Atlanta 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $889 | $6,784 |
| South Atlanta 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,522 | $1,300 | $8,849 |
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Cheapest Available South Atlanta Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Atlanta area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stanton Park Apartments priced from $413. Manor III Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable South Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Park Apartments | 1 Bdrm 650 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $413 |
| Manor III Apartments | The Birch | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Embarcadero Club Apartments | The Cantabria 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $814 |
| Sheraton House Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Blue Sky Landing | The Horizon | 3BR,2BA | $889 |
| Regal Heights | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Hills at Greenbriar | 1 Bed 1 Bath 660sf A | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Polaris at East Point | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Park South Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Stonetree | One Bedroom B Garden | 1BR,1BA | $924 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Atlanta, GA
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Atlanta area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2562 Meadow Lark Dr Model at 2562 Meadow Lark Dr, Unit Meadow Lark in the in the Lafayette neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value South Atlanta apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Retreat at Greenbriar starting at $1,449 with a $0.93 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2562 Meadow Lark Dr, Unit Meadow Lark | 2562 Meadow Lark Dr | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Retreat at Greenbriar | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.93 |
| Nirvana Cranbrook | 3 Bed / 1.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
| Conley Square | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| The Oaks at Summerview | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Broadway Townhomes | 2/1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Woodland at Cascade | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Oliver Point Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Stonetree | One Bedroom B Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Stanton Park Apartments | 1 Bdrm 650 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $0.64 |
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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 $924.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Atlanta?
The cheapest apartment in South Atlanta is Stanton Park Apartments which is listed at $413, while the average apartment in South Atlanta costs $1,522.
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 121 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 $336 which is $1,186 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Atlanta.
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