Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clairemont Great Lakes Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $500 (88 Rentals)

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Arden Vue
$1,109 - $3,159
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Arden Vue

3421 N Druid Hills RdDecatur, GA 30033
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Aventura Decatur
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$1,497 - $2,818
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Aventura Decatur

100 Grayson PlDecatur, GA 30030
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1133 on the Square
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$1,645 - $5,598
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1133 on the Square

133 Commerce DrDecatur, GA 30030
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Connect Decatur
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$1,668 - $2,566
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Connect Decatur

2641 E College AveDecatur, GA 30030
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Cortland on Ponce
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$1,677 - $12,026
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Cortland on Ponce

220 Ponce de Leon PlzDecatur, GA 30030
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AMLI Decatur
$1,731 - $4,484
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AMLI Decatur

122 W Trinity PlDecatur, GA 30030
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Emory Woods Apartments
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Emory Woods Apartments

2085 Powell LnDecatur, GA 30033
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Clairemont Great Lakes, Decatur, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clairemont Great Lakes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clairemont Great Lakes area of Atlanta, GA is a Studio unit found at LaFrance Square priced from $1,049. Domain & Gateway at Cedar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,054. Here are the most affordable Clairemont Great Lakes apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LaFrance SquareBixbyStudio,1BA$1,049
Domain & Gateway at CedarThe Atlantic Renovated1BR,1BA$1,054
Arden VueS1Studio,1BA$1,109
Park SummitThe Decatur (S1)Studio,1BA$1,178
Paces ParkThe Inman1BR,1BA$1,232
The Five @ North DecaturBeso2BR,2BA$1,260
Commons of East Lake2x1r850 2BR,1BA$1,265
The Pines on Scott2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,299
Avondale Station Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$1,299
The Clarion ApartmentsThe Phillips1BR,1BA$1,321

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clairemont Great Lakes, GA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clairemont Great Lakes area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2162 Heritage Heights Model at 2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights in the in the Toco Hills neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Clairemont Great Lakes apartment is the Manning Model at Towns on Church starting at $2,885 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clairemont Great Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights2162 Heritage Heights2BR,1BA$1.07
Towns on ChurchManning3BR,3.5BA$1.63
Paces ParkThe Ansley3BR,2BA$1.66
The Orleans of DecaturEsplande3BR,2BA$1.54
1377 Scott Blvd, Unit B1377 Scott Blvd2BR,1BA$1.27
The Five @ North DecaturBella2BR,2BA$1.34
Avondale Station Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.51
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Berkley1BR,1BA$1.58
The Pines on Scott2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.54
Domain & Gateway at CedarThe Atlantic Renovated1BR,1BA$1.41

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Clairemont Great Lakes, Decatur, and the greater Atlanta area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clairemont Great Lakes Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Clairemont Great Lakes?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clairemont Great Lakes is under $1,321.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clairemont Great Lakes?

The cheapest apartment in Clairemont Great Lakes is Domain & Gateway at Cedar which is listed at $1,054, while the average apartment in Clairemont Great Lakes costs $3,725.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clairemont Great Lakes?

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 134 regular apartments in Clairemont Great Lakes 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 Clairemont Great Lakes?

Cheap apartments in Clairemont Great Lakes have an average cost of $698 which is $3,027 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clairemont Great Lakes.

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