Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Lake Terrace Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $700 (9 Rentals)

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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 Golden Apartments priced from $820. Villas At Decatur has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable East Lake Terrace apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$820
Villas At Decatur1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$970
RidgewoodOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake Terrace, GA

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Lake Terrace area is the $0.94 price per square foot 1557 Conway Rd Model at 1557 Conway Rd, Unit B in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value East Lake Terrace apartment is the Two Bed Model at Tranquility at Decatur starting at $1,349 with a $1.16 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.
1557 Conway Rd, Unit B1557 Conway Rd3BR,1BA$0.94
Tranquility at DecaturTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.16
Everwood EstatesCypress2BR,2BA$1.16
The Abernathy ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$0.98
Swift Creek Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.32
White Oak Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Park EstatesA12BR,2BA$1.14
Candler Forrest Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.15
1607 Line Cir, Unit 21607 Line Cir2BR,1BA$1.12
Golden Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.26

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East Lake Terrace, Decatur, GA

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Lake Terrace

What type of rentals are currently available in East Lake Terrace?

There are currently 96 Apartments for Rent in East Lake Terrace, GA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $8,552. There are also 115 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Lake Terrace ranging from $750 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Lake Terrace?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Lake Terrace ranges from $750 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,564.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Lake Terrace?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Lake Terrace range from $1,320 to $3,870, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,745 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,565.

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