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Sweet Auburn, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sweet Auburn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sweet Auburn 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 Sweet Auburn 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
Whistler4x4 D4BR,4BA$905
Mechanicsville Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
InTown Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,045
The Vine at Ashley Scholars Landing0A - EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,100
Capitol GatewayProvidence1BR,1BA$1,126
City PlazaExecutive1BR,1BA$1,135
Freedom Park HeightsMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,140
One12 CourtlandStudioStudio,1BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sweet Auburn, GA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sweet Auburn area is the $1.51 price per square foot Atlantic Station Model at Skyline ATL in the in the Georgia Tech neighborhood starting from $1,968. The second greatest value Sweet Auburn apartment is the 2B Model at Front Porch starting at $1,440 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Little Five Points neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sweet Auburn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Skyline ATLAtlantic Station2BR,2BA$1.51
Front Porch2B1BR,1BA$1.11
Artist SquareWarhol2BR,2BA$1.57
Columbia Peoplestown2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.56
Westley on the Beltline2C2BR,2BA$1.37
200 Edgewood | Student HousingB12BR,2BA$1.17
Mechanicsville Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Station Square Apartmentsnormal U2BR,1BA$1.60
Capitol GatewayProvidence1BR,1BA$1.52
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$1.18

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States, including Atlanta. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Sweet Auburn Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

72 / 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 Sweet Auburn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sweet Auburn?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sweet Auburn is under $1,190.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sweet Auburn?

The cheapest apartment in Sweet Auburn is The Villages of Castleberry I&II which is listed at $841, while the average apartment in Sweet Auburn costs $12,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sweet Auburn?

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 217 regular apartments in Sweet Auburn 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 Sweet Auburn?

Cheap apartments in Sweet Auburn have an average cost of $664 which is $11,336 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sweet Auburn.

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