Cheap Apartments for Rent in Atlanta, IL from $500 (16 Rentals)
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Washington Senior Apartments

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Atlanta?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Atlanta Studio Apartments | $2,604 | $548 | $6,153 |
Atlanta 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,802 | $550 | $8,492 |
Atlanta 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $664 | $10,000+ |
Atlanta 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,347 | $798 | $1,745 |
Atlanta 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,046 | $779 | $2,115 |
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Cheapest Available Atlanta Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Atlanta, IL is a Studio unit found at Washington Senior Apartments in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood priced from $548. The Social on Hovey in the Downtown Normal neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $779. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Atlanta apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Washington Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $548 |
The Social on Hovey | 4 Balcony | 4BR,4BA | $779 |
Class Act Realty | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
106 S 4th St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Currency Commons Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atlanta, IL and Nearby
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Atlanta area is the $1.22 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms or more Model at Class Act Realty in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Atlanta apartment is the 4 Balcony Renovated Model at The Social on Hovey starting at $829 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Downtown Normal neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Atlanta apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Class Act Realty | 4 Bedrooms or more | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.22 |
The Social on Hovey | 4 Balcony Renovated | 4BR,4BA | $0.55 |
The Social at Illinois State | 4-bed/4-bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
Danbury Court Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath (market) | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
701 Franklin | Apt 2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.55 |
Maple Hill Townhomes | Maple Hill Townhomes | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.36 |
Lincoln Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
700 N Adelaide St | Rent Per Student for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.71 |
106 S 4th St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Currency Commons Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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36 / 100
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Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
51 / 100
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Atlanta Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Atlanta Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Atlanta Apartment is $790 at Class Act Realty.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Atlanta Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Atlanta is starting from $800 at 106 S 4th St.
What is the most affordable Atlanta Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Atlanta Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lincoln Lofts and starts from $1,150.
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