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

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Golden Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Apartments

2711 Fairlee DrDecatur, GA 30032
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Candler Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Candler Village

2425 Candler RdDecatur, GA 30032

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Hidden Valley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Valley

2823 Misty Waters DrDecatur, GA 30032
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Creekside Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

3000 Ember DrDecatur, GA 30034
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Brittany Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brittany Place

3246 Covington DrDecatur, GA 30032
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Columbia Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Village

100 Jessica AveDecatur, GA 30032
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Grove Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Gardens

1925 Glenwood Ave SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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Park City Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park City Place

2201 Castle Keep WayAtlanta, GA 30316
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2040
2 Bedroom Apartments

2040

2040 Dekalb Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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East Lake Terrace, Decatur, GA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eastlake GardensA11BR,1BA$918
RidgewoodOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$995
Candler Village2x12BR,1BA$999
The Woodridge Apartment HomesB12BR,2BA$1,025
EllaCo-Living7BR,7BA$1,049
Flats at East Atlanta1A1BR,1BA$1,050
Royal Manor Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
Vineyards of Flat ShoalsThe Montaluce1BR,1BA$1,085
Broadway at East AtlantaThe Trek1BR,1BA$1,099
Aspen Woods1 bed Flat1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Everwood EstatesThe Cypress2BR,2BA$1.12
Swift Creek Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.33
Candler Reserve2b2BR,2BA$1.20
Fwelo East Apartment LLC3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.40
Park Estates2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.31
Candler Village2x12BR,1BA$1.07
Royal Manor Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
The Woodridge Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.42
Broadway at East AtlantaThe Trek1BR,1BA$1.52
Eastlake GardensA11BR,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Lake Terrace, Decatur, GA

Ranked #24

Among neighborhoods in Decatur, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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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