
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Downtown Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $800 (8 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Downtown Atlanta area of Atlanta.


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South Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Downtown Atlanta?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Downtown Atlanta Studio Apartments | $1,529 | $1,185 | $1,965 |
South Downtown Atlanta 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $1,030 | $3,035 |
South Downtown Atlanta 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $1,214 | $5,360 |
South Downtown Atlanta 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,845 | $1,343 | $4,990 |
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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. InTown Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable South Downtown Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Villages of Castleberry I&II | The Alder | 1BR,1BA | $841 |
InTown Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
MAA Centennial Park | Studio 0x1 478 SF-fp | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Downtown Atlanta, GA
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Downtown Atlanta area is the $1.71 price per square foot Marquis Model at City Plaza in the in the Downtown Atlanta neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value South Downtown Atlanta apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath H Model at InTown Lofts starting at $1,806 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Downtown Atlanta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Downtown Atlanta apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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City Plaza | Marquis | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
InTown Lofts | 2 Bed 2 Bath H | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
MAA Centennial Park | Traditional A 1x1 590 – 718 SF-FP | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Flats on Maple Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
The Villages of Castleberry I&II | The Alder | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
The Lookout O4W | Ansley | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
Bexley Summerhill | David | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
Platform Grant Park | S21 | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
Lofts at Centennial Yards South | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
MC Kiser Lofts | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
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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?
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- 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 a cheap apartment in South Downtown Atlanta?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Downtown Atlanta is under $1,544.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Downtown Atlanta?
The cheapest apartment in South Downtown Atlanta is The Villages of Castleberry I&II which is listed at $841, while the average apartment in South Downtown Atlanta costs $3,255.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Downtown 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 66 regular apartments in South Downtown 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 Downtown Atlanta?
Cheap apartments in South Downtown Atlanta have an average cost of $776 which is $2,479 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Downtown Atlanta.
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