
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the MAK Historic District Decatur, GA from $500 (81 Rentals)
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1607 Line Cir, Unit 2

White Oak Townhomes

Jackson Square

Eastlake Gardens

The Clarion Apartments

The Pines on Scott
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1377 Scott Blvd

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The Baxter

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Willis Avondale Estates Apartments

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717 Scott Blvd, Unit 717 Scott Blvd #A
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Arlo Decatur Apartments

2418 Crestview Ave

1400 Church St, Unit L

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211 Garden Ln, Unit B

219 Hillcrest Ave

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1557 Conway Rd, Unit B
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Columbia Senior Residences at Forrest Hills

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Emory Woods Apartments

1635 Line Cir

1596 Line Cir

Park at Westchester

Stride Senior Residences

Avondale Senior Residences

Ponce Properties

449 E. Ponce
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Commons of East Lake

430 Ponce

Park Summit

Arcadia Decatur

225-Hillcrest

351 Hillcrest

205 Hillcrest Ave

215 Hillcrest Ave

2891 White Oak Dr
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MAK Historic District, Decatur, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in MAK Historic District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAK Historic District Studio Apartments | $1,736 | $1,099 | $2,712 |
| MAK Historic District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,970 | $1,050 | $6,076 |
| MAK Historic District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,474 | $825 | $8,714 |
| MAK Historic District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,139 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| MAK Historic District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,422 | $1,565 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 81 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the MAK Historic District Neighborhood of Decatur, GA.
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Cheapest Available MAK Historic District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the MAK Historic District area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Golden Apartments priced from $820. Element at Kirkwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable MAK Historic District apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Element at Kirkwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Jackson Square | The Burns | 1BR,1BA | $1,051 |
| Eastlake Gardens | Haven | 2BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| LaFrance Square | Bixby | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Residence at 1743 N Decatur | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| Paces Park | The Inman | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Canopy East Lake Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,292 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in MAK Historic District, GA
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the MAK Historic District area is the $1.52 price per square foot Hillmont Model at Henley Avondale in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value MAK Historic District apartment is the 1557 Conway Rd Model at 1557 Conway Rd, Unit B starting at $1,600 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for MAK Historic District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henley Avondale | Hillmont | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.52 |
| 1557 Conway Rd, Unit B | 1557 Conway Rd | 3BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Gables Montclair | A3T-Talbert | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.47 |
| White Oak Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Avondale Station Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 717 Scott Blvd, Unit 717 Scott Blvd Unit #A | 717 Scott Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 1377 Scott Blvd | 1377 Scott Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 1607 Line Cir, Unit 2 | 1607 Line Cir | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Element at Kirkwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Golden Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap MAK Historic District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in MAK Historic District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in MAK Historic District is under $1,292.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in MAK Historic District?
The cheapest apartment in MAK Historic District is Golden Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in MAK Historic District costs $23,590.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in MAK Historic District?
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 98 regular apartments in MAK Historic District 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 MAK Historic District?
Cheap apartments in MAK Historic District have an average cost of $410 which is $23,180 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in MAK Historic District.
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