Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (9 Rentals)

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Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Retreat at GreenbriarStudio - R2Studio,1BA$799
Regal Heights1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$859
Castleton Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reserve at Birch Creek Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.13
Dream Court Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.20
Westwood GlenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Adams HouseAdams House 2x12BR,1BA$1.23
The Greens at Cascade Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Parks At Utoy Creek2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Woodland at Cascade1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Castleton Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$1.19
Regal Heights1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Hills at Greenbriar1 Bed 1 Bath 660sf A1BR,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Ranked #263

Among neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

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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