
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Atlanta, IL from $400 (45 Rentals)
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Lincoln Senior Flats

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Washington Senior Apartments

Summertree Rental Residences

Brainard Landings

106 S 4th St

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Cortez Apartments

Class Act Realty

CollegePlace Uptown
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The Grove at Main

East Douglas Apartments

300 Shelbourne

Lancaster Heights

The Oaks

Currency Commons Apartments
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Fox Hill Apartments

Lincoln Lofts

Brookridge Heights Apartments

Danbury Court

BayOak

Traditions Bloomington

Brickyard Apartments

Oak Point Apartments

3 Stortz Drive
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215 N 3rd St

314 Mecherle

615 Harper Ave

1719 W Olive St

403 1/2 E Monroe St

1413 1/2 W Mulberry St

Fairmont Apartments

111 S Elder Ln

117 S Elder Ln
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2 Curtis Ct

207 Hamilton St

Oak Creek Plaza

2060 N Water St

809 Kingsley St

1 White Place

1121 Caroline St

1404 S Center St

1500 Dustin Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Atlanta?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Studio Apartments | $2,304 | $546 | $6,689 |
| Atlanta 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,257 | $400 | $8,585 |
| Atlanta 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $664 | $9,731 |
| Atlanta 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,332 | $530 | $1,950 |
| Atlanta 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,503 | $689 | $2,499 |
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Cheapest Available Atlanta Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Atlanta, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Lincoln Senior Flats priced from $400. 701 Franklin in the Downtown Normal neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $530. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Atlanta apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Senior Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $400 |
| 701 Franklin | Apt 1 | 3BR,1BA | $530 |
| Washington Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $546 |
| Cortez Apartments | Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Class Act Realty | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| Broadmoor Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| CollegePlace Uptown | 2BR/1BA - Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $860 |
| Arbors at Eastland | The Maple | 2BR,1BA | $869 |
| The Grove at Main | 2 Bed / 1 Bath - URB | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| East Douglas Apartments | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atlanta, IL and Nearby
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Atlanta area is the $0.49 price per square foot 4 Balcony Renovated Model at The Social on Hovey in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $749. The second greatest value Atlanta apartment is the 4x4 Furnished Townhome Model at The Social at Illinois State starting at $699 with a $0.47 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Social on Hovey | 4 Balcony Renovated | 4BR,4BA | $0.49 |
| The Social at Illinois State | 4x4 Furnished Townhome | 4BR,4BA | $0.47 |
| East Douglas Apartments | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 3 Stortz Drive | All units | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| BayOak | Oakbrook | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| 701 Franklin | Apt 1 | 3BR,1BA | $0.48 |
| Currency Commons Apartments | 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Lincoln Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse. | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| 700 N Adelaide St | Rent Per Student for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.76 |
| Lincoln Senior Flats | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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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 $400 at Lincoln Senior Flats.
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 $849 at Lincoln Senior Flats.
What is the most affordable Atlanta Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Atlanta Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 701 Franklin and starts from $530.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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