
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southwest Atlanta area of Atlanta.


3594 Revere Rd SW

Retreat at Greenbriar

Regal Heights
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Hills at Greenbriar

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2909 Campbellton Rd SW
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2468 Romain Way
Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Atlanta?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Atlanta Studio Apartments | $824 | $799 | $850 |
Southwest Atlanta 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,076 | $430 | $1,575 |
Southwest Atlanta 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,217 | $899 | $1,850 |
Southwest Atlanta 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $1,225 | $2,580 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Atlanta Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Atlanta area of Atlanta, GA is a Studio unit found at Retreat at Greenbriar priced from $799. Regal Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $859. Here are the most affordable Southwest Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Retreat at Greenbriar | Studio - R2 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Regal Heights | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
Castleton Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Silver | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Atlanta, GA
As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Atlanta area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Reserve at Birch Creek Apartments in the in the Greenbriar neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Southwest Atlanta apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Dream Court Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Harland Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Atlanta apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Reserve at Birch Creek Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Dream Court Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Westwood Glen | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Adams House | Adams House 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
The Greens at Cascade Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Parks At Utoy Creek | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Woodland at Cascade | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Castleton Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Silver | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Regal Heights | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Hills at Greenbriar | 1 Bed 1 Bath 660sf A | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Southwest Atlanta Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
28 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Atlanta Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Atlanta?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Atlanta is Regal Heights which is listed at $859, while the average apartment in Southwest Atlanta costs $2,620.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 27 regular apartments in Southwest 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 Southwest Atlanta?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Atlanta have an average cost of $245 which is $2,375 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Atlanta.
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