
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the MAK Historic District Decatur, GA from $500 (84 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the MAK Historic District area of Decatur.


1 Rainbow Dr

1 Rainbow Dr

1 Rainbow Dr

1651 Line Cir

The Clarion Apartments

Eastlake Gardens

2674 Joyce Ave

Jackson Square

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Gables Montclair

1386 Church St, Unit A

1400 Church St, Unit K

1400 Church St, Unit I

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211 Garden Ln, Unit B

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Connect Decatur

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Cortland on Ponce

2674 Joyce Ave

230 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Unit 328

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227 Garden Ln

Columbia Senior Residences at Forrest Hills

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Emory Woods Apartments

Park Summit

1596 Line Cir

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225 Hillcrest Ave

205 Hillcrest Ave
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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 | $1,662 | $1,150 | $2,486 |
| MAK Historic District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,910 | $998 | $6,076 |
| MAK Historic District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,221 | $825 | $8,714 |
| MAK Historic District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,928 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| MAK Historic District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,504 | $1,681 | $7,715 |
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There are currently 84 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 Eastlake Gardens priced from $999. Ella has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 7 Beds 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake Gardens | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Ella | Co-Living | 7BR,7BA | $999 |
| Park Summit | The Decatur (S1) | Studio,1BA | $1,044 |
| Element at Kirkwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Jackson Square | The Blake | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
| The Pines on Scott | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| The Residence at 1743 N Decatur | Small Unfurnished studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Baxter | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Paces Park | The Inman | 1BR,1BA | $1,247 |
| Commons of East Lake | 2x1r850 | 2BR,1BA | $1,265 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in MAK Historic District, GA
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the MAK Historic District area is the $1.44 price per square foot B1 Model at Element at Kirkwood in the in the Little Five Points neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value MAK Historic District apartment is the 1BR Model at Avondale Station Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.53 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Element at Kirkwood | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Avondale Station Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 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 |
| The Clarion Apartments | The Fox | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Jackson Square | The Burns | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Paces Park | The Inman | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Pines on Scott | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Eastlake Gardens | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Commons of East Lake | 2x1r850 | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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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 $1,265.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in MAK Historic District?
The cheapest apartment in MAK Historic District is Element at Kirkwood which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in MAK Historic District costs $17,919.
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 176 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 $737 which is $17,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in MAK Historic District.
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