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South Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Downtown Atlanta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Downtown Atlanta area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villages of Castleberry I&II priced from $841. Crest on Peachtree has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable South Downtown Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$841
Crest on PeachtreePonceStudio,1BA$899
Mechanicsville Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
Villages at CarverThe Marion1BR,1BA$1,023
Capitol GatewayAlbany1BR,1BA$1,121
Flats on Maple Street1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
City PlazaAmbassador1BR,1BA$1,170
Pencil Factory FlatsS1Studio,1BA$1,170
Broadstone 2ThirtyS1Studio,1BA$1,194
Marq on Ponce0CStudio,1BA$1,196

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Downtown Atlanta, GA

As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Downtown Atlanta area is the $1.32 price per square foot A2 Model at Ashley Auburn Pointe in the in the Little Five Points neighborhood starting from $1,577. The second greatest value South Downtown Atlanta apartment is the The Simpson Loft Model at Villages at Carver starting at $1,689 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Summerhill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Downtown Atlanta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashley Auburn PointeA22BR,2BA$1.32
Villages at CarverThe Simpson Loft2BR,2BA$1.47
InTown Lofts2 Bed 2 Bath H2BR,2BA$1.61
The Atlantic North HighlandB1A2BR,1BA$1.74
Flats on Maple Street2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
Mechanicsville Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.33
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$1.18
Capitol GatewayAlbany1BR,1BA$1.58
City PlazaExecutive1BR,1BA$1.73
Marq on Ponce0CStudio ,1BA$1.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Ranked #70

Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Downtown Atlanta Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

79 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Downtown Atlanta Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Downtown Atlanta?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Downtown Atlanta is at Crest on Peachtree listed at $899.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Downtown Atlanta Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Downtown Atlanta Apartment is $841 at The Villages of Castleberry I&II.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Downtown Atlanta Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Downtown Atlanta is starting from $996 at The Villages of Castleberry I&II.

What is the most affordable South Downtown Atlanta Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Downtown Atlanta Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Villages of Castleberry I&II and starts from $1,140.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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