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UNITY PLACE
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

UNITY PLACE

744 North Ave NWAtlanta, GA 30318
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Kings Court Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Court Apartments

2099 Martin Luther King DrAtlanta, GA 30310
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Bolden Cove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bolden Cove

95 SW Peyton RdAtlanta, GA 30311
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1194 SW Lucile Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1194 SW Lucile Ave

1194 SW Lucile AveAtlanta, GA 30310
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Adair Court Adult 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adair Court Adult 55+

806 Murphy Ave SWAtlanta, GA 30310
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Fairway Court Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway Court Apartments

1247 Joseph E. Boone BlvdAtlanta, GA 30314
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West Lake, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Lake area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villages of Castleberry I&II priced from $881. Ashley Collegetown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $894. Here are the most affordable West Lake apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$881
Ashley CollegetownThe Allegro1BR,1BA$894
Gardens at Washington Park 11 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$984
Parkside at Quarry Yards1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,007
1295 West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Dwell at HollywoodHolly 2x12BR,1BA$1,049
City Line Flats1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Westview LoftsLux Loft1BR,1BA$1,100
12Hundred Studios1/1.00Studio,1BA$1,119

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Lake, GA

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Lake area is the $0.44 price per square foot 164 Chicamauga Ave SW Model at 164 Chicamauga Ave SW, Unit 1 Bed in the in the Vine City neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value West Lake apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Parkside at Quarry Yards starting at $1,387 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Vine City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
164 Chicamauga Ave SW, Unit 1 Bed164 Chicamauga Ave SW1BR,1BA$0.44
Parkside at Quarry Yards3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.23
The Oasis on Cascade2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Dwell at HollywoodHolly 2x1WD2BR,1BA$1.22
Westmar Student Lofts2BR/2BA - Elite Tech2BR,2BA$1.12
Donnelly CourtDonnelly Court2BR,1BA$1.33
Ashley CollegetownThe Allegro1BR,1BA$1.11
San Pedro Property1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$1.24
Westview LoftsLux Loft1BR,1BA$1.57

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Atlanta

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West Lake, Atlanta, GA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including West Lake, Atlanta, and the greater Atlanta area. 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, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Lake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Lake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Lake is at 12Hundred Studios listed at $1,119.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Lake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Lake Apartment is $881 at The Villages of Castleberry I&II.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Lake Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Lake is starting from $984 at Ashley Collegetown.

What is the most affordable West Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Villages of Castleberry I&II and starts from $890.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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