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

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Linz Holly Springs
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$1,492 - $2,477
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4501 Holly Springs PkyCanton, GA 30115
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property at 1209 Old Magnolia Way

$1,700

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$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1209 Old Magnolia Way, Unit A, Unit A

1209 Old Magnolia Way
CantonGA30115

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property at 2535 Hickory Rd

$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2535 Hickory Rd

CantonGA30115
property at 118 Hidden Creek Dr

$1,980

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$1,980

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$1,980

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

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118 Hidden Creek Dr

CantonGA30114

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property at 406 Redwood Trail

$2,030

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$2,030

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$2,030

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406 Redwood Trail

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property at 710 Ridgewood Way

$2,095

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$2,095

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

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710 Ridgewood Way

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property at 261 Carrington Way

$2,095

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$2,095

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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261 Carrington Way

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property at 208 Cole Ct

$2,095

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$2,095

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

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208 Cole Ct

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property at 208 MacKenzie Ct

$2,095

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$2,095

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208 MacKenzie Ct

CantonGA30115
property at 311 Barberry Pl

$2,185

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$2,185

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311 Barberry Pl

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property at 373 Winston Cir

$2,195

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$2,195

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373 Winston Cir

CantonGA30114

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Canton, GA

Pricing Updated: 04/24/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Breeze Hill$1,857$1,137278
Cherokee Overlook$2,092$1,137261
Hillcrest$2,092$1,137261
Mountain View$2,097$1,137245
Eagles Nest$2,555$1,204107
River Brooke$2,555$1,137216
Silver Creek$2,555$1,137128
Summer Walk$2,555$1,137216
Towne Mill$2,555$1,20477
Diamond Ridge$2,629$1,137200

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Ridge at CantonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,204
Aspect on the RiverDunwoody2BR,1BA$1,250
Laurels at Greenwood2B602BR,2BA$1,250
Harbor Creek ApartmentsA1 - Traditional1BR,1BA$1,279
The Atlantic BridgeMillEverett - A1A1BR,1BA$1,299
Legends at Laurel CanyonThe Juniper Alt Patio1BR,1BA$1,309
Alexander RidgeThe Bradshaw - Tax Credit 60% AMI2BR,2BA$1,324
The Darby ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,327
Sixes RidgeRed Maple1BR,1BA$1,335
The Crest at Laurel CanyonCypress1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tricon Magnolia TracePlan 14BR,2.5BA$1.21
Riverstone RetreatJarvis3BR,2.5BA$1.32
Mayridge CantonDallas B3BR,2.5BA$1.38
Grand Reserve at Canton2 Bedroom + Study2BR,2BA$1.19
Covey Homes Bluffs - Homes for RentLemongrass3BR,2.5BA$1.39
The Atlantic Canton RidgeThe Canterbury3BR,2BA$1.20
Alexander RidgeThe Bradshaw - Tax Credit 60% AMI2BR,2BA$1.32
Lancaster RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.47
Walden Crossing ApartmentsOakwood1BR,1BA$1.57
Legends at Laurel CanyonThe Waleska2BR,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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