
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Great Lakes Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $800 (24 Rentals)
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1 Rainbow Dr

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1 Rainbow Dr

The Pines on Scott

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1377 Scott Blvd

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717 Scott Blvd, Unit 717 Scott Blvd #A

Arlo Decatur Apartments
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1400 Church St, Unit L

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Gables Montclair

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211 Garden Ln, Unit B

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Park at Westchester

Ponce Properties

430 Ponce

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1873 N Decatur Rd NE, Unit Emory suite

417 Princeton Way NE

451 Durand Dr NE

417 Princeton Way NE

444 Burlington Rd NE, Unit 3

451 Durand Dr NE, Unit 5

444 Burlington Rd NE
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Great Lakes, Decatur, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Great Lakes?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Studio Apartments | $1,799 | $1,530 | $2,759 |
| Great Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,042 | $850 | $6,076 |
| Great Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,365 | $825 | $8,714 |
| Great Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,610 | $830 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Great Lakes Neighborhood of Decatur, GA.
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Cheapest Available Great Lakes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Great Lakes area of Decatur, GA is a Studio unit found at 430 Ponce priced from $1,350. Arlo Decatur Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,530. Here are the most affordable Great Lakes apartments for rent in Decatur, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430 Ponce | 430-10 | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Arlo Decatur Apartments | E1 - MCKOY | Studio,1BA | $1,530 |
| Gables Montclair | A1-York | 1BR,1BA | $1,552 |
| The Apartments at President Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,620 |
| 1133 on the Square | SB Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $1,809 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Great Lakes, GA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Great Lakes area is the $1.90 price per square foot Sapphire Model at Abberly Onyx Apartment Homes in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Great Lakes apartment is the B11 Model at Modera Decatur starting at $2,848 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Great Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abberly Onyx Apartment Homes | Sapphire | 3BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| Modera Decatur | B11 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.43 |
| Cortland on Ponce | Inman Park | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| 717 Scott Blvd, Unit 717 Scott Blvd Unit #A | 717 Scott Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 227 Garden Ln | 227 Garden Ln | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 1377 Scott Blvd | 1377 Scott Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 211 Garden Ln, Unit B | 211 Garden Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| The Apartments at President Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Gables Montclair | A1-York | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| 1873 N Decatur Rd NE, Unit Emory suite | 1873 N Decatur Rd NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Great Lakes Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Great Lakes?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Great Lakes is under $1,809.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Great Lakes?
The cheapest apartment in Great Lakes is Gables Montclair which is listed at $1,552, while the average apartment in Great Lakes costs $2,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 21 regular apartments in 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 Great Lakes?
Cheap apartments in Great Lakes have an average cost of $914 which is $1,836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Great Lakes.
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