
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Great Lakes Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $800 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Great Lakes area of Decatur.


The Pines on Scott

184 Garden Ln, Unit Left

Emory Woods Apartments

Park at Westchester

430 Ponce
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929 Church St

1225 Church St

Ponce Properties

449 E. Ponce

451 Durand Dr NE
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473 Burlington Rd NE, Unit Unit 3
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 | $1,564 | $1,050 | $2,178 |
| Great Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,940 | $1,199 | $4,629 |
| Great Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $825 | $6,335 |
| Great Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,611 | $830 | $8,335 |
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There are currently 13 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 2 Beds unit found at The Pines on Scott priced from $1,299. 449 E. Ponce has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Great Lakes apartments for rent in Decatur, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pines on Scott | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| 449 E. Ponce | B1 | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Arlo Decatur Apartments | E1 - MCKOY | Studio,1BA | $1,516 |
| 1133 on the Square | 1J Decatur | 1BR,1BA | $1,563 |
| Avery Glen | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Great Lakes, GA
As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Great Lakes area is the $1.33 price per square foot B3T-Rhodes Model at Gables Montclair in the in the Toco Hills neighborhood starting from $2,423. The second greatest value Great Lakes apartment is the C01 Model at Modera Decatur starting at $3,274 with a $2.37 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gables Montclair | B3T-Rhodes | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.33 |
| Modera Decatur | C01 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.37 |
| 466 Burlington Rd NE, Unit B | 466 Burlington Rd NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| The Apartments at President Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Pines on Scott | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Avery Glen | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 1133 on the Square | 1C College | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Cortland on Ponce | Atkins | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| AMLI Decatur | Candler (A2) | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Abberly Onyx Apartment Homes | Augite | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
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 $1,728.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Great Lakes?
The cheapest apartment in Great Lakes is 1133 on the Square which is listed at $1,563, while the average apartment in Great Lakes costs $2,910.
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 36 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 $704 which is $2,206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Great Lakes.
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