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property at 1033 Palmetto Ave SW

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1033 Palmetto Ave SW

AtlantaGA30314
property at 877 Beckwith St SW

$750

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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877 Beckwith St SW

AtlantaGA30314
property at 437 Collier Ridge Dr NW

$750 - $1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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437 Collier Ridge Dr NW

AtlantaGA30318

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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 Ashby Park Apartments priced from $850. Ashley Collegetown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable West Lake apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashby Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$850
Ashley CollegetownThe Allegro1BR,1BA$875
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$924
Crystal at HamiltonA1 | 1B1B Standard1BR,1BA$963
147 Lawton St SW2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995
139 Lawton St SW2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995
ParksideA11BR,1BA$1,007
Residences at Westview1X11BR,1BA$1,011
1295 West Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Gardens at Washington Park 12 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,061

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Lake, GA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Lake area is the $0.58 price per square foot 164 Chicamauga Ave SW Model at 164 Chicamauga Ave SW, Unit Private Downstairs 1 bed in the in the Vine City neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value West Lake apartment is the 1355 Lucile Ave SW Model at 1355 Lucile Ave SW, Unit 1 starting at $1,550 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the West End 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 Private Downstairs 1 bed164 Chicamauga Ave SW1BR,1BA$0.58
1355 Lucile Ave SW, Unit 11355 Lucile Ave SW3BR,2.5BA$0.86
King Lake Townhomes3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.03
Crystal at HamiltonB1 | 2B2B Standard2BR,2BA$1.22
245 Stafford St NW, Unit B245 Stafford St NW2BR,1BA$1.31
Ashley CollegetownThe Cadence2BR,1BA$1.21
The Oasis on Cascade2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Westmar Student Lofts2BR/2BA - Elite Tech2BR,2BA$1.27
Ashby Park Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.09
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$1.30

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Lake

What type of rentals are currently available in West Lake?

There are currently 380 Apartments for Rent in West Lake, GA with pricing that ranges from $695 to $23,976. There are also 274 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Lake ranging from $495 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Lake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Lake ranges from $495 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,046.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Lake?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Lake range from $888 to $4,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $802.

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