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property at 339 Henry Aaron Ave SW

$790

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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339 Henry Aaron Ave SW, Unit C

339 Henry Aaron Ave SW
AtlantaGA30310

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property at 1430 St Michael Ave

$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1430 St Michael Ave

East PointGA30344
property at 2906 8th St

$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2906 8th St

East PointGA30344

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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
Embarcadero Club ApartmentsThe Cantabria 1x11BR,1BA$814
Elite At LakeviewStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$829
Sheraton House Apartments1x11BR,1BA$850
Greenbriar GlenStudioStudio,1BA$895
Hills at Greenbriar1 Bed 1 Bath 660sf A1BR,1BA$899
Regal Heights1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$899
Polaris at East Point1x11BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Atlanta, GA

As of August 25, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2562 Meadow Lark Dr, Unit Meadow Lark2562 Meadow Lark Dr3BR,2BA$0.92
Retreat at Greenbriar3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$0.93
The Preserve at Camp CreekD1P4BR,2BA$0.87
Nirvana Cranbrook3 Bed / 1.5 Bath Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.00
The Oaks at Summerview2x12BR,1BA$0.87
Oglethorpe2X22BR,2BA$0.92
StonetreeOne Bedroom Townhouse1BR,1.5BA$1.01
Oliver Point Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.02
Manor III ApartmentsThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.00
Stanton Park Apartments1 Bdrm 650 sqft1BR,1BA$0.64

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Commute Less, Live More: Top Neighborhoods Near Atlanta's Biggest Companies

Find your ideal Atlanta apartment! This guide explores top neighborhoods like Midtown, Vinings, and Brookhaven, and matches them to the city's biggest employers to help you with your next move.

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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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Atlanta

What type of rentals are currently available in South Atlanta?

There are currently 755 Apartments for Rent in South Atlanta, GA with pricing that ranges from $200 to $13,449. There are also 698 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Atlanta ranging from $400 to $13,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Atlanta?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Atlanta ranges from $400 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,326.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Atlanta?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Atlanta range from $889 to $6,155, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,070 to $6,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $651 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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