
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Great Lakes Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $800 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Great Lakes area of Decatur.


1 Rainbow Dr

1 Rainbow Dr

1 Rainbow Dr

The Pines on Scott

1406 Church St, Unit G

Arlo Decatur Apartments
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Gables Montclair

1400 Church St, Unit K

1386 Church St, Unit A

1400 Church St, Unit I

Abberly Onyx Apartment Homes

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211 Garden Ln, Unit B

Emory Woods Apartments
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155-163 Ponce de Leon Ct

430 Ponce

Camellia Decatur

132 Huron St

510 Coventry Rd

1896 Ridgewood Dr NE, Unit 5
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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 | $1,720 | $1,479 | $2,763 |
| Great Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $1,149 | $6,076 |
| Great Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $825 | $8,714 |
| Great Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,596 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| Great Lakes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,495 | $4,495 | $4,495 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 21 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 1 Bed unit found at The Pines on Scott priced from $1,149. Arlo Decatur Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,479. 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 | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Arlo Decatur Apartments | E1 - MCKOY | Studio,1BA | $1,479 |
| Gables Montclair | A1-York | 1BR,1BA | $1,570 |
| The Apartments at President Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,620 |
| 1133 on the Square | SB Sycamore | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Great Lakes, GA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Great Lakes area is the $2.12 price per square foot Pearl Model at Abberly Onyx Apartment Homes in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $2,525. The second greatest value Great Lakes apartment is the 466 Burlington Rd NE Model at 466 Burlington Rd NE, Unit A starting at $1,900 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Little Five Points 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 | Pearl | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| 466 Burlington Rd NE, Unit A | 466 Burlington Rd NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 227 Garden Ln | 227 Garden Ln | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 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 |
| Modera Decatur | A01 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.62 |
| Gables Montclair | A1-York | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| The Pines on Scott | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Cortland on Ponce | Atlanta | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| 1133 on the Square | SB Sycamore | Studio ,1BA | $2.62 |
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 $1,753.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Great Lakes?
The cheapest apartment in Great Lakes is The Pines on Scott which is listed at $1,149, while the average apartment in Great Lakes costs $4,495.
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 75 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 $1,024 which is $3,471 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Great Lakes.
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