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

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Gables Montclair
$1,552 - $5,345
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Gables Montclair

100 Ladson CtDecatur, GA 30033
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Emory Woods Apartments
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Emory Woods Apartments

2085 Powell LnDecatur, GA 30033
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Ponce Properties
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ponce Properties

155-163 Ponce de Leon CtDecatur, GA 30030
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430 Ponce
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430 Ponce

430 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030
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Camellia Decatur
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Camellia Decatur

212 Adair StDecatur, GA 30030

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444 Burlington Rd NE

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
430 Ponce430-10Studio,1BA$1,350
Arlo Decatur ApartmentsE1 - MCKOYStudio,1BA$1,530
Gables MontclairA1-York1BR,1BA$1,552
The Apartments at President Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,620
1133 on the SquareSB SycamoreStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Abberly Onyx Apartment HomesSapphire3BR,2BA$1.90
Modera DecaturB112BR,2.5BA$2.43
Cortland on PonceInman Park2BR,2BA$2.45
717 Scott Blvd, Unit 717 Scott Blvd Unit #A717 Scott Blvd2BR,1BA$1.53
227 Garden Ln227 Garden Ln2BR,1BA$2.11
1377 Scott Blvd1377 Scott Blvd1BR,1BA$1.39
211 Garden Ln, Unit B211 Garden Ln2BR,1BA$1.78
The Apartments at President Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.89
Gables MontclairA1-York1BR,1BA$2.02
1873 N Decatur Rd NE, Unit Emory suite1873 N Decatur Rd NE1BR,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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