
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper West Side Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (131 Rentals)
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Room in Duplex on Jones Ave NW

2178 Abner Pl NW

988 Sims Ave NW, Unit Building A

Room in House on Baker Terrace NW

Dwell at Hollywood

559 Woodlawn Ave NW, Unit Unit B

559 Woodlawn Ave NW, Unit Unit B

559 Woodlawn Ave NW, Unit Unit B

1269 Liberty Pkwy NW
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1269 Liberty Pky NW, Unit 2, Unit 2

743 @ Howell Mill

130 26th St NW

Parkside

Studio2Zero

The Atlantic Loring Heights

1118 Atlantic Dr NW, Unit E, Unit E

The Atlantic Brookwood

The 500

559 Woodlawn Ave NW, Unit Unit B
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Willowest in Collier Hills

935M by ARIUM

710 North Ave NW

ReNew MidTown

Live Connected. Live Collier.

2125 Hollywood Dr NW

1150 Collier Rd NW, Unit B#8, Unit B#8

IMT Buckhead on 26th

Centennial Place

1016 Lofts
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987 Collier Rd NW

Osprey

M Street

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Millworks

Bell Collier Village

Vue at The Quarter

Sentral West Midtown at Star Metals

Porter Westside

Berkeley Park

The Alexander at the District Apartments
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Modera Westside Trail

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The Eliza on Collier

Vibe at Echo Street West

Marquis Midtown West

Avonlea Westside

Skyline West

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The Grace Residences

The Brady

Apex West Midtown
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Upper West Side, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper West Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper West Side Studio Apartments | $1,669 | $975 | $4,080 |
| Upper West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $800 | $6,287 |
| Upper West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,530 | $899 | $7,742 |
| Upper West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,720 | $888 | $10,000+ |
| Upper West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $782 | $6,000 |
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Cheapest Available Upper West Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper West Side area of Atlanta, GA is a 2 Beds unit found at Dwell at Hollywood priced from $899. Flats at Atlantic Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Upper West Side apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwell at Hollywood | Holly 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Flats at Atlantic Station | D2 | 4BR,4BA | $950 |
| 743 @ Howell Mill | Studio Standard - Call For Availability | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Studio2Zero | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Atlantic Loring Heights | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
| Inspire | 2x2 Bunk Balcony | 2BR,2BA | $1,049 |
| 584 Lindsay | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,063 |
| The Atlantic Brookwood | The Palmer - A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,097 |
| The 500 | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Adair Finis | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Willowest in Collier Hills | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,133 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper West Side, GA
As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper West Side area is the $1.42 price per square foot B4D Model at 17th Street Lofts in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Upper West Side apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Collier Ridge starting at $1,796 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the West Paces Ferry neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Street Lofts | B4D | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Collier Ridge | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.31 |
| Square On 5th | C3 | 3BR,3BA | $1.14 |
| CoHo Apartments | B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| The Alexander at the District Apartments | Bodega | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Parkside | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Dwell at Hollywood | Holly 2x1WD | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Bridge Side Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Live Connected. Live Collier. | 2x1 Premium No W/D - 1st Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| The 500 | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Adair Finis | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper West Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Upper West Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper West Side is under $1,133.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper West Side?
The cheapest apartment in Upper West Side is The Atlantic Loring Heights which is listed at $1,027, while the average apartment in Upper West Side costs $5,175.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper West Side?
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 413 regular apartments in Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side?
Cheap apartments in Upper West Side have an average cost of $818 which is $4,357 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper West Side.
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