
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (67 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southeast Atlanta area of Atlanta.


2255 Rhinehill Rd SE

Room in House on McWilliams Rd SE

Room in House on Polar Rock Rd SW

972 Forrest Cir SE

Manor III Apartments

Room in House on Lincoln St SW

Room in House on Welch St SW

Pavilion Place

412 Corvair Dr SE
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Senior Apartments age 55+ -Ashton Browns Mill

3083 Lone Oak Ave SW

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Chez Moi Apartments

The Steede

Park Vista Apartments

953 Washington St SW

1016 Linam Ave SE

Colonial Square

620 River Gdns Dr

Vineyards of Browns Mill
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The Skylark

The Maverick

The Grant

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The Boulevard at Grant Park

245 Amal Dr SW, Unit 2007

The Penman

Towne at Lakewood Heights

Villas at Lakewood Apartment Homes

2744 Fairlane Dr SE

Colony South Mobile Home Park
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ZD Townhomes

Betmar Village

2126 Jernigan Dr SE

Forest Cove Apartments

Constitution Hill Apartments

2308 Lakewood Ave SW

1178 Garibaldi St SW

1054 Ridge

2600 Old Hapeville Rd

The Villages at South River
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Southeast Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Atlanta?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Atlanta Studio Apartments | $1,595 | $1,220 | $1,980 |
| Southeast Atlanta 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $200 | $2,581 |
| Southeast Atlanta 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $900 | $3,000 |
| Southeast Atlanta 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,603 | $1,100 | $4,000 |
| Southeast Atlanta 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $1,655 | $1,790 |
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Cheapest Available Southeast Atlanta Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Atlanta area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Manor III Apartments priced from $750. Pavilion Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Southeast Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor III Apartments | The Birch | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Pavilion Place | The Valley | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Chez Moi Apartments | Flat | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| The Steede | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| East Ridge Park | The Merlin | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| Veranda at Carver | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,047 |
| Park Vista Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Springview Apartments | Springview Apartments: 2 Bedroom & 2 Bath Apart... | 2BR,2BA | $1,150 |
| 445 Cleveland | Ponce | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Colonial Square | 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath - 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1,177 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Atlanta, GA
As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Atlanta area is the $1.07 price per square foot 3X2TH 60% Model at Villas at Lakewood Apartment Homes in the in the Summerhill neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Southeast Atlanta apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Towne at Lakewood Heights starting at $1,365 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Ormewood Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Atlanta apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Lakewood Apartment Homes | 3X2TH 60% | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
| Towne at Lakewood Heights | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Vineyards of Browns Mill | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Springview Apartments | Springview Apartments: 2 Bedroom & 2 Bath Apart... | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Pavilion Place | The Valley | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Summerdale Apartments! Welcome Home | Summerdale Apts: 2 Bedroom & 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Colonial Square | 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath - 60% | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| 445 Cleveland | Ponce | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Manor III Apartments | The Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Chez Moi Apartments | Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Atlanta Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Atlanta?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Atlanta is under $1,177.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Atlanta?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Atlanta is Manor III Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Southeast Atlanta costs $6,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast 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 65 regular apartments in Southeast 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 Southeast Atlanta?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Atlanta have an average cost of $855 which is $5,145 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Atlanta.
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An Atlanta Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in the Atlanta Area
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