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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 Hills at Greenbriar priced from $799. Retreat at Greenbriar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable South Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hills at Greenbriar1 Bed 1 Bath 660sf A1BR,1BA$799
Retreat at GreenbriarStudio - R2Studio,1BA$800
Pavilion PlaceBrooklyn1BR,1BA$800
Aspen Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Adair Court Adult 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$820
Ashley CollegetownThe Allegro1BR,1BA$844
Regency Park ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$874
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$881
Castleton Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$885
Greenbriar GlenOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Atlanta, GA

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Atlanta area is the $0.90 price per square foot The Ellington - 3/2.5 Model at Greenbriar Commons in the in the Greenbriar neighborhood starting from $1,353. The second greatest value South Atlanta apartment is the Hartsfield | 2B1.5B Model at Crystal Grove Townhomes starting at $1,271 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Spring Valley 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.
Greenbriar CommonsThe Ellington - 3/2.53BR,2.5BA$0.90
Crystal Grove TownhomesHartsfield | 2B1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.05
StonetreeTwo Bedroom Townhouse A2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Broadway Townhomes2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.06
Woodland at Cascade2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.02
The Park at Galaway2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Silver2BR,2BA$1.00
Sheraton House Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.00
Mallalieu Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Ashley CollegetownThe Allegro1BR,1BA$1.05
Pavilion PlaceBrooklyn1BR,1BA$1.00

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Atlanta

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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 $890.

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 $1,600.

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 180 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 $447 which is $1,153 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Atlanta.

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