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Park at Fort Gillem
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park at Fort Gillem

7 Holland Park DrEllenwood, GA 30294
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Forest Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Station

4775 College StForest Park, GA 30297
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Clayton Forest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Forest

4711 Waldrop DrForest Park, GA 30297
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Madison Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Heights

10911 Tara BlvdHampton, GA 30228
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Park Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Manor Apartments

460 Main StForest Park, GA 30297
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Vida at Cottages
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vida at Cottages

681 Mount Zion RdJonesboro, GA 30236
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Greenwood at Conley
2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwood at Conley

1365 Conley RdConley, GA 30288
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Wingate Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wingate Apartments

4685 Courtney DrForest Park, GA 30297
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Centry Forest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Centry Forest

976 Forest AveForest Park, GA 30297
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Centry on Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Centry on Main

260 Main StForest Park, GA 30297
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Centry on South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Centry on South

1120 South AveForest Park, GA 30297

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Cheapest Available Clayton County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton County, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Park at Palatine in the Highgrove neighborhood priced from $775. Arrowhead Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at Palatine1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$775
Arrowhead Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome 890sf A1BR,1BA$799
Waters Edge ApartmentsElite Remodeled 1 Bed - New Cabinets1BR,1BA$895
Woods on TaraWT-floorplan-Studi1BR,1BA$899
Residences on Riverdale11BR,1BA$899
Southlake Cove1 bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Regal Park1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
The Park at Leeds1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver mrkt1BR,1BA$905
Stratford Arms1 x11BR,1BA$908
Rhythm at RiverdaleSTUDIO1BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton County, GA

As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton County area is the $1.00 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Maplewood Pointe in the starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Clayton County apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Lakeside Townhomes starting at $1,279 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clayton County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maplewood PointeThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.00
Lakeside TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.95
Pointe South Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.08
AverlyThe Traditional2BR,2BA$1.11
Residences on Riverdale2X1.52BR,1.5BA$1.11
Ascent at Riverdale2x2S FR2BR,2BA$1.00
Broadway Townhomes2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.06
The Woods at SouthlakeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
Oak RunTwo Bedroom Garden Home2BR,1BA$1.08
Regal Park1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.03

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton County?

The cheapest apartment in Clayton County is The Park at Palatine which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Clayton County costs $1,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clayton County?

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 75 regular apartments in Clayton County 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 Clayton County?

Cheap apartments in Clayton County have an average cost of $200 which is $1,750 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton County.

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