
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Great Lakes Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $825 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Great Lakes area of Decatur.


709 Scott Blvd, Unit C

578 Emory Oaks Way, Unit 578

Arlo Decatur Apartments

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1133 on the Square

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Gables Montclair

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Cortland on Ponce

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AMLI Decatur

230 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Unit 221

Emory Woods Apartments

Park at Westchester

1225 Church St

North Decatur Gardens
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430 Ponce

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1181 Church St

Amberidge Apartments

Candler Commons

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1873 N Decatur Rd NE, Unit Emory suite
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451 Durand Dr NE, Unit 5
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 | $1,878 | $1,546 | $2,579 |
| Great Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,991 | $850 | $3,211 |
| Great Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,198 | $825 | $4,764 |
| Great Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,861 | $830 | $3,531 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 22 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 $1,249. Ponce Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. 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 | $1,249 |
| Ponce Properties | 159 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 430 Ponce | 430-10 | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Arlo Decatur Apartments | A1 - AGNES | 1BR,1BA | $1,411 |
| 1133 on the Square | SB Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $1,694 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Great Lakes, GA
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Great Lakes area is the $2.63 price per square foot Westchester Model at Cortland on Ponce in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $3,531. The second greatest value Great Lakes apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Apartments at President Park starting at $1,010 with a $0.79 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland on Ponce | Westchester | 3BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| The Apartments at President Park | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
| Modera Decatur | B08 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.59 |
| 1133 on the Square | 2B Medlock | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| The Pines on Scott | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Gables Montclair | A1-York | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Abberly Onyx Apartment Homes | Coal | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Ponce Properties | 159 | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 430 Ponce | 430-10 | Studio ,1BA | $2.84 |
| 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 $2,388.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Great Lakes?
The cheapest apartment in Great Lakes is Ponce Properties which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Great Lakes costs $1,962.
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 41 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 $988 which is $974 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Great Lakes.
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