
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Highlands Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (52 Rentals)
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Room in Duplex on Jones Ave NW

Room in House on Bolton Rd 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
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1269 Liberty Pkwy NW

Room in House on Cedar Ave NW

Villas of Hope Apartments

Parkside

Manor at Scott's Crossing

Cielo at Westmidtown

Bolton Park

Heritage Square Apartments

559 Woodlawn Ave NW, Unit Unit B

2355 Hill St NW, Unit Basement In-Law Suite, Unit Basement In-Law Suite
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Dwell at the View

Live Connected. Live Collier.

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

Vue at The Quarter

987 Collier Rd NW

Marquis Midtown West

The Eliza on Collier

Collier Trailside

Avonlea Westside

Apex West Midtown
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Bridge Side Apartments

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Broadstone Upper Westside

Luna Upper Westside

1595 Carlisle St NW

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Hollywood Shawnee Apartments

971 Colquitt Pl NW

Westside Townhomes

Reserve at Hollywood

Columbia Canopy at Grove Park
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Avana Westside

Dwell @ Westside 3

Columbia Park Citi

2145 Bolton Rd NW

390 W Lake Ave NW
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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 | $1,519 | $1,100 | $2,050 |
| West Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $449 | $2,865 |
| West Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $503 | $3,761 |
| West Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $1,134 | $3,396 |
| West Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $1,725 | $2,866 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Park West priced from $503. Dwell at Hollywood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable West Highlands apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park West | B1TC30%HC - 2 Bedroom %HC | 2BR,2BA | $503 |
| Dwell at Hollywood | Holly 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Cielo at Westmidtown | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Dwell at the View | View 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Live Connected. Live Collier. | 2x1. Premium No W/D - 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Avana Westside | Alexander RA | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Marquis Midtown West | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,308 |
| SYNC at West Midtown | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,320 |
| The Eliza on Collier | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,320 |
| Avonlea Westside | B1 Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,362 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Highlands, GA
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Highlands area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Collier Ridge in the in the West Paces Ferry neighborhood starting from $1,788. The second greatest value West Highlands apartment is the B5FR Flat Renovated Model at Avonlea Westside starting at $1,865 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the West Paces Ferry 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 | $1.30 |
| Avonlea Westside | B5FR Flat Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| The Westlight | 3x2 Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Parkside | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Dwell at the View | View 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 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 |
| Collier Trailside | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $1.78 |
| Park West | A1 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northwest Central Atlanta. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 $1,362.
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 $2,295.
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 51 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 $284 which is $2,011 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Highlands.
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