
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Terrace Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $400 (29 Rentals)
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East Lake Terrace, Decatur, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Lake Terrace?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Lake Terrace Studio Apartments | $1,680 | $1,300 | $9,929 |
East Lake Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $450 | $6,859 |
East Lake Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $1,025 | $6,441 |
East Lake Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,246 | $1,441 | $8,335 |
East Lake Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,442 | $1,749 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Lake Terrace Neighborhood of Decatur, GA.
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Cheapest Available East Lake Terrace Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Lake Terrace area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Eastlake Gardens priced from $918. Ridgewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable East Lake Terrace apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Eastlake Gardens | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $918 |
Ridgewood | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Candler Village | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
The Woodridge Apartment Homes | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,025 |
Ella | Co-Living | 7BR,7BA | $1,049 |
Flats at East Atlanta | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Royal Manor Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Vineyards of Flat Shoals | The Montaluce | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
Broadway at East Atlanta | The Trek | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Aspen Woods | 1 bed Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake Terrace, GA
As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Lake Terrace area is the $1.12 price per square foot The Cypress Model at Everwood Estates in the in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value East Lake Terrace apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Swift Creek Apartments starting at $1,522 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the South DeKalb neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lake Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Everwood Estates | The Cypress | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Swift Creek Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Candler Reserve | 2b | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Fwelo East Apartment LLC | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
Park Estates | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Candler Village | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Royal Manor Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
The Woodridge Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Broadway at East Atlanta | The Trek | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Eastlake Gardens | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Lake Terrace, Decatur, GA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lake Terrace Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Lake Terrace?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Lake Terrace is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lake Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in East Lake Terrace is Eastlake Gardens which is listed at $918, while the average apartment in East Lake Terrace costs $2,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Lake Terrace?
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 23 regular apartments in East Lake Terrace 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 East Lake Terrace?
Cheap apartments in East Lake Terrace have an average cost of $680 which is $1,815 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lake Terrace.
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