
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Candler McAfee Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $600 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Candler McAfee area of Decatur.


1893 Burning Tree Dr

The Abernathy Apartments

2157 Hilton Dr

Villas At Decatur

Candler Forrest Apartments

Eastlake Gardens

Uphill Flats- 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms

Creekside Apartments

Tranquility at Decatur
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Candler Reserve

Solace Grove

Flats at East Atlanta

The Meridian

1895 Stockton St

Hidden Woods Apartments

2475 Hillside Ave

Vela Park

Spring Creek Apartment Homes

Candler Village
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Columbia Place Apartments

2715 Sarazen Ct

Stockton Decatur

Hidden Valley

Midwood Glen

Park Valley

Columbia Village

Bolden Pines Apartments

Decatur Gardens

3020 Ember Dr
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Woods of Decatur

Park At Glenwood

1986 Cogar Dr

Scenic At 2505

2015 Oak Park Ln

2524 Habersham Dr

1994 Don Juan Ln

2335 Scotty Cir

3293 Abbeywood Dr

Room in Apartment on Rockcliff Rd SE
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Ella

Broadway at East Atlanta

2482 Bouldercliff Way SE

Vineyards of Flat Shoals

2201 Glenwood Ave SE, Unit 3403

Grove Gardens

Park City Place

Columbia Mill Apartments

Gardenside at the Villages of East Lake

1093 Fayetteville Rd SE
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Candler McAfee, Decatur, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Candler McAfee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candler McAfee Studio Apartments | $1,594 | $1,200 | $2,219 |
| Candler McAfee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $800 | $2,539 |
| Candler McAfee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $975 | $3,799 |
| Candler McAfee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $1,399 | $3,870 |
| Candler McAfee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,024 | $1,590 | $8,776 |
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There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Candler McAfee Neighborhood of Decatur, GA.
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Cheapest Available Candler McAfee Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Candler McAfee area of Decatur, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Abernathy Apartments priced from $800. Villas At Decatur has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable Candler McAfee apartments for rent in Decatur, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abernathy Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Villas At Decatur | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| Ella | Co-Living | 7BR,7BA | $979 |
| Stockton Decatur | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Eastlake Gardens | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Uphill Flats- 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Creekside Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Vineyards of Flat Shoals | 2 Bed 1 Bath Large | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Solace Grove | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Flats at East Atlanta | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Candler McAfee, GA
As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Candler McAfee area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3b Model at Candler Reserve in the in the East Lake Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,480. The second greatest value Candler McAfee apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Hidden Woods Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the South DeKalb neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Candler McAfee apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candler Reserve | 3b | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Hidden Woods Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Tranquility at Decatur | Two Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Swift Creek Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Uphill Flats- 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Vineyards of Flat Shoals | 2 Bed 1 Bath Large Midlevel Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| The Abernathy Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Eastlake Gardens | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Creekside Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Villas At Decatur | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Candler McAfee Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Candler McAfee?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Candler McAfee is under $1,249.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Candler McAfee?
The cheapest apartment in Candler McAfee is The Abernathy Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Candler McAfee costs $1,749.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Candler McAfee?
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 52 regular apartments in Candler McAfee 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 Candler McAfee?
Cheap apartments in Candler McAfee have an average cost of $440 which is $1,309 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Candler McAfee.
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