Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clayton County, GA from $673 (48 Rentals)

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Rhythm at Riverdale
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$990 - $1,693

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Base Rent$990 - $1,693

Total Monthly Price$990 - $1,693
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rhythm at Riverdale

750 Chateau LnRiverdale, GA 30274
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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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Clayton Forest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Forest

4711 Waldrop DrForest Park, GA 30297
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Stonecrest
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonecrest

296 Roy Huie RdRiverdale, GA 30274
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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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Arbor Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Gardens

5503 Riverdale RdCollege Park, GA 30349
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Oak Run
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Run

7878 N Main StJonesboro, GA 30236
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Averly
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Averly

100 Chaselake DrJonesboro, GA 30236
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Copa Parque
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Copa Parque

1466 Rockcut RdForest Park, GA 30297
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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 South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Centry on South

1120 South 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

Cheapest Available Clayton County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton County, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Blue Sky Landing in the Spring Valley neighborhood priced from $673. Poplar Springs Apartments in the Old National East neighborhood 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
Blue Sky LandingThe Sunrise1BR,1BA$673
Poplar Springs Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
Rivers Edge2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$840
Sheraton House Apartments1x11BR,1BA$850
The Park at Palatine1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$875
Vineyard Pointe Apartments11BR,1BA$885
Waters Edge ApartmentsElite Remodeled 1 Bed - New Cabinets1BR,1BA$895
Southlake Cove1 bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Arrowhead Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome 890sf A1BR,1BA$899
Woods on TaraWT-floorplan-Studi1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton County, GA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton County area is the $1.03 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Maplewood Pointe in the in the Clayton County neighborhood starting from $1,552. The second greatest value Clayton County apartment is the The Oak Model at Chase Village Apartments starting at $1,274 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Clayton County 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$1.03
Chase Village ApartmentsThe Oak3BR,2BA$0.93
PinebrookeB Elite3BR,2BA$1.03
Lakeside TownhomesOne Bedroom Loft Townhome1BR,1.5BA$1.04
Broadway Townhomes2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.04
Regal Park Apartment HomesRoyal Two Bedroom Apartment Home2BR,2BA$1.05
Centennial RidgeB22BR,1.5BA$1.01
The Woods at SouthlakeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
AverlyThe Athens1BR,1BA$1.04
Oak RunTwo Bedroom Garden Home2BR,1BA$1.03

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clayton County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clayton County is at Rhythm at Riverdale listed at $990.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton County Apartment is $673 at Blue Sky Landing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clayton County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clayton County is starting from $840 at Rivers Edge.

What is the most affordable Clayton County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clayton County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Blue Sky Landing and starts from $889.

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