
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sweet Auburn Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (227 Rentals)
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521 Hank Aaron Dr SW

The Villages of Castleberry I&II

Crest on Peachtree

Ashley Scholars Landing

700 Neal St NW

420 Rawson St SW

InTown Lofts

Heritage Station Family Apartments

360 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW
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The Prato at Midtown

M Street

235 Walnut St NW

Muse's

Ashley Auburn Pointe

Revival Lofts

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935M by ARIUM

City Plaza

The Vine at Ashley Scholars Landing

Ergo Lofts
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860 Briarcliff Rd

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131 Ponce

165 Little St SE

944 St Charles Ave NE

Station Square Apartments

883 Monroe Dr NE

Taco Town Apartments

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Alton East

Columbia Peoplestown

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Westley on the Beltline

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Centennial Place

903 Peachtree

The Atlantic North Highland

375 Ralph McGill Blvd NE

MAA Centennial Park

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Lofts at Centennial Yards South

The Grant

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The Gracewood

Artist Square
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Vibe at Echo Street West

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Biltmore at Midtown

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The Lookout O4W

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Victory At Summerhill

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Marq on Ponce

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Glenwood Park Lofts

The Brady

194 Centennial Way

Platform Grant Park
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Sweet Auburn, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sweet Auburn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Auburn Studio Apartments | $1,728 | $899 | $6,349 |
| Sweet Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,012 | $700 | $8,371 |
| Sweet Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $890 | $7,300 |
| Sweet Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,142 | $975 | $10,000+ |
| Sweet Auburn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $809 | $10,000+ |
| Sweet Auburn 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $965 | $1,499 |
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There are currently 227 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sweet Auburn Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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Cheapest Available Sweet Auburn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sweet Auburn area of Atlanta, GA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Villages of Castleberry I&II priced from $890. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villages of Castleberry I&II | The Dublin | 3BR,2BA | $890 |
| Crest on Peachtree | Ponce | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Ashley Scholars Landing | Studio - Phase I | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Inspire | 2x2 Bunk Balcony | 2BR,2BA | $1,049 |
| Heritage Station Family Apartments | 11BR60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,066 |
| 1414 Euclid Ave | 1414 Euclid | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Stanton Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom -1.5 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| Muse's | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Revival Lofts | Rocky | Studio,1BA | $1,160 |
| 935M by ARIUM | S3 Bedford | Studio,1BA | $1,162 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sweet Auburn, GA
As of March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sweet Auburn area is the $0.62 price per square foot 197 South Ave SE Model at 197 South Ave SE in the in the Grant Park neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Sweet Auburn apartment is the A3 Model at Ashley Auburn Pointe starting at $1,971 with a $1.54 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 197 South Ave SE | 197 South Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $0.62 |
| Ashley Auburn Pointe | A3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Square On 5th | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1.15 |
| The Waterford on Piedmont | Louvre | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Fulton Cotton Mill Lofts | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Columbia Peoplestown | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| 11 Moreland Avenue Northeast | 11 Moreland Avenue Northeast | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| City Plaza | Georgian | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Stanton Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom -1.5 bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| The Villages of Castleberry I&II | The Alder | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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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 $1,162.
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 $924, while the average apartment in Sweet Auburn costs $2,790.
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 463 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 $718 which is $2,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sweet Auburn.
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