
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Canton, GA from $500 (80 Rentals)
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Alexander Ridge

River Ridge at Canton

The Atlantic Canton Ridge

Canton Mill Lofts

Northwood Apartments

The Atlantic BridgeMill

Harbor Creek Apartments

The Crest at Laurel Canyon

Accent Overlook
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Madison Overlook

Legends at Laurel Canyon

Lancaster Ridge

The Indigo

Grand Reserve at Canton

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303 Brookside Way

1209 Old Magnolia Way, Unit A, Unit A

2535 Hickory Rd
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2535 Hickory Rd

202 Riverstone Commons Cir

The Westcott at Canton - 55+ Apartment Homes

209 Hidden Creek Point

2100 Toonigh Rd

129 Ilex Dr

414 Hidden Creek Ct

721 Mountain Laurel Dr

144 Nacoochee Way

118 Hidden Creek Dr
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415 Sureyya Dr

510 Surveyor Walk

250 Archer St

406 Redwood Trail

2010 Greenhill Pass

3718 Cherokee Overlook Dr

125 Cypress Ct

710 Ridgewood Way

261 Carrington Way

208 Cole Ct
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211 Connie Ct

208 MacKenzie Ct

2260 Ridge Rd

131 Nacoochee Way

938 Gardenia Curve

412 Redwood Trail

311 Barberry Pl

373 Winston Cir

307 Summerstone Ct

504 Anthony Pl
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Canton, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Canton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Canton Studio Apartments | $1,556 | $1,515 | $1,610 |
| Cheap Canton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $1,137 | $3,065 |
| Cheap Canton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $1,250 | $3,559 |
| Cheap Canton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,365 | $1,357 | $5,234 |
| Cheap Canton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,160 | $2,535 | $5,391 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Canton, GA
Pricing Updated: 04/24/2026Current apartment rentals in the Canton, GA area range in price from $1,137 to $5,641 with an overall median price of $3,143. The three Canton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Breeze Hill at $1,137, Cherokee Overlook at $1,137, and Hillcrest at $1,137. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Canton Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze Hill | $1,857 | $1,137 | 278 |
| Cherokee Overlook | $2,092 | $1,137 | 261 |
| Hillcrest | $2,092 | $1,137 | 261 |
| Mountain View | $2,097 | $1,137 | 245 |
| Eagles Nest | $2,555 | $1,204 | 107 |
| River Brooke | $2,555 | $1,137 | 216 |
| Silver Creek | $2,555 | $1,137 | 128 |
| Summer Walk | $2,555 | $1,137 | 216 |
| Towne Mill | $2,555 | $1,204 | 77 |
| Diamond Ridge | $2,629 | $1,137 | 200 |
Cheapest Available Canton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Canton, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Ridge at Canton in the Waleska Woods neighborhood priced from $1,204. Aspect on the River in the Waleska Woods neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Canton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge at Canton | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,204 |
| Aspect on the River | Dunwoody | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Laurels at Greenwood | 2B60 | 2BR,2BA | $1,250 |
| Harbor Creek Apartments | A1 - Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
| The Atlantic BridgeMill | Everett - A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Legends at Laurel Canyon | The Juniper Alt Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,309 |
| Alexander Ridge | The Bradshaw - Tax Credit 60% AMI | 2BR,2BA | $1,324 |
| The Darby Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,327 |
| Sixes Ridge | Red Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| The Crest at Laurel Canyon | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1,342 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Canton, GA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Canton area is the $1.21 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Tricon Magnolia Trace in the in the Hickory Plantation neighborhood starting from $2,619. The second greatest value Canton apartment is the Jarvis Model at Riverstone Retreat starting at $2,395 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Waleska Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Canton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tricon Magnolia Trace | Plan 1 | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
| Riverstone Retreat | Jarvis | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.32 |
| Mayridge Canton | Dallas B | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.38 |
| Grand Reserve at Canton | 2 Bedroom + Study | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Covey Homes Bluffs - Homes for Rent | Lemongrass | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
| The Atlantic Canton Ridge | The Canterbury | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Alexander Ridge | The Bradshaw - Tax Credit 60% AMI | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Lancaster Ridge | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Walden Crossing Apartments | Oakwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Legends at Laurel Canyon | The Waleska | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Canton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Canton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Canton is under $1,342.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Canton?
The cheapest apartment in Canton is River Ridge at Canton which is listed at $1,204, while the average apartment in Canton costs $3,143.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Canton?
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 334 regular apartments in Canton 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 Canton?
Cheap apartments in Canton have an average cost of $325 which is $2,818 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Canton.
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