Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Lake Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (68 Rentals)

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UNITY PLACE
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

UNITY PLACE

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

Kings Court Apartments

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

Dogwood Apartments

95 SW Peyton RdAtlanta, GA 30311
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Ashby Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashby Park Apartments

880 Rock St NWAtlanta, GA 30314
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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 $841. Parkside at Quarry Yards has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. 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$841
Parkside at Quarry Yards1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$930
1295 West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Ashley CollegetownThe Allegro1BR,1BA$1,034
Gardens at Washington Park 12 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,036
Donnelly CourtDonnelly Court2BR,1BA$1,050
Dwell at HollywoodHolly 2x12BR,1BA$1,099
Heritage Square ApartmentsHeritage Den2BR,1BA$1,100
Magnolia Park ApartmentsOrchid1BR,1BA$1,105
12Hundred Studios1/1.00Studio,1BA$1,119

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Lake, GA

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Lake area is the $1.32 price per square foot SFH Model at 874 Westmont Rd SW in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value West Lake apartment is the 3X2 Model at Residences at Westview starting at $1,328 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Dixie Hills 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.
874 Westmont Rd SWSFH3BR,2.5BA$1.32
Residences at Westview3X23BR,2BA$1.07
Parkside at Quarry Yards3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
Overlook Ridge2x2 Gold2BR,2BA$1.45
Dwell at HollywoodHolly 2x12BR,1BA$1.22
Donnelly CourtDonnelly Court2BR,1BA$1.17
The Oasis on Cascade2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
Ashley CollegetownThe Aria1BR,1BA$1.50
San Pedro Property1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$1.18

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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 a cheap apartment in West Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Lake is under $1,119.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Lake?

The cheapest apartment in West Lake is The Villages of Castleberry I&II which is listed at $841, while the average apartment in West Lake costs $2,109.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Lake?

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 84 regular apartments in West Lake 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 Lake?

Cheap apartments in West Lake have an average cost of $701 which is $1,408 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Lake.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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