
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Highlands Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $500 (49 Rentals)
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Room in Duplex on Jones Ave NW

Room in House on Etheridge Dr NW

753 Charlotte Pl NW

Intrada Westside Apartments

437 Collier Ridge Dr NW

Room in House on Bolton Rd NW

988 Sims Ave NW, Unit Building A

1066 Margaret Pl NW
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Room in House on Baker Terrace NW

559 Woodlawn Ave NW, Unit B

559 Woodlawn Ave NW, Unit B

Room in House on North Avenue NW

Dwell at the View

Villas of Hope Apartments

559 Woodlawn Ave NW, Unit B

559 Woodlawn Ave NW, Unit B

Parkside
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Columbia Crest

2284 Alvin Dr NW

Dwell at Hollywood

Heritage Square Apartments

Cielo at Westmidtown

Bolton Park

Live Connected. Live Collier.

Manor at Scott's Crossing

987 Collier Rd NW
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1595 Carlisle St NW

359 Lanier St NW

2052 Baker Rd NW

Hollywood Shawnee Apartments

971 Colquitt Pl NW

Westside Townhomes

Columbia Canopy at Grove Park

Collier Heights Apartments

Reserve at Hollywood
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1481 Liberty Pkwy NW

1980 East Ave NW

Heritage Pointe

Westhampton Court Apartment Homes

The Westlight

Columbia Heritage

2145 Bolton Rd NW

390 W Lake Ave NW

King Lake Townhomes
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485 Pierce Ave NW

Dwell @ Westside 3

Columbia Park Citi

1026 Collier Rd NW
West Highlands, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,487 | $894 | $2,050 |
| West Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $695 | $2,865 |
| West Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $503 | $3,250 |
| West Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,974 | $1,112 | $3,396 |
| West Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $1,725 | $1,800 |
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Cheapest Available West Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Highlands area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park West priced from $860. Parkside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,007. Here are the most affordable West Highlands apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park West | A1TC50% - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| Parkside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,007 |
| Columbia Crest | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Cielo at Westmidtown | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Live Connected. Live Collier. | 2 Bed 1 Bath No W/D | Premium 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Dwell at the View | View 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| King Lake Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Eliza on Collier | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,320 |
| Apex West Midtown | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,329 |
| Avana Westside | Alexander RA | Studio,1BA | $1,346 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Highlands, GA
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Highlands area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Collier Ridge in the in the West Paces Ferry neighborhood starting from $1,660. The second greatest value West Highlands apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at King Lake Townhomes starting at $1,299 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the John Hope Homes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collier Ridge | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
| King Lake Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| Avonlea Westside | B5FR Flat Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Dwell at the View | View 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Bridge Side Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Marquis Midtown West | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Live Connected. Live Collier. | 2 Bed 1 Bath W/D | Premium 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Columbia Crest | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Park West | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Parkside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Highlands Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Highlands?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Highlands is under $1,346.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in West Highlands is Park West which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in West Highlands costs $1,955.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Highlands?
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 22 regular apartments in West Highlands 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 West Highlands?
Cheap apartments in West Highlands have an average cost of $250 which is $1,705 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Highlands.
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