Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $300 (183 Rentals)

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Park South Apartments
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$900 - $1,200
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Park South Apartments

2612 Steele AveAtlanta, GA 30315
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Chez Moi Apartments
$985 - $1,225
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Chez Moi Apartments

2585 Beeler Dr SWAtlanta, GA 30315
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Rhythm at Camp Creek
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$1,002 - $2,174
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Rhythm at Camp Creek

4555 Washington 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 1 Bed unit found at Stanton Park Apartments priced from $413. Blue Sky Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $673. Here are the most affordable South Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stanton Park Apartments1 Bdrm 650 sqft1BR,1BA$413
Blue Sky LandingThe Sunrise1BR,1BA$673
Manor III ApartmentsThe Birch1BR,1BA$750
Regal Heights1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$799
Embarcadero Club ApartmentsThe Cantabria 1x11BR,1BA$810
Elite At LakeviewStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$829
Sheraton House Apartments1x11BR,1BA$850
Hills at Greenbriar1 Bed 1 Bath 660sf A1BR,1BA$899
Polaris at East Point1x11BR,1BA$899
Park South Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Atlanta, GA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Atlanta area is the $0.79 price per square foot 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath Model at Wagon Works Apartments in the in the Centre Park neighborhood starting from $1,258. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wagon Works Apartments3 Bedroom / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.79
Retreat at Greenbriar3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$0.93
Nirvana Cranbrook3 Bed / 1.5 Bath Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.00
Towne at Lakewood Heights2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.00
The Oaks at Summerview2x12BR,1BA$0.87
Oglethorpe2X22BR,2BA$0.92
Ashley CollegetownThe Medley2BR,2BA$0.87
Woodland at Cascade2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.02
Blue Sky LandingThe Sunrise1BR,1BA$0.85
Manor III ApartmentsThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.00

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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 $900.

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 $9,085.

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 80 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 $342 which is $8,743 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Atlanta.

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