
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Scottdale Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $699 (78 Rentals)
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The Five @ North Decatur

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The Avenues of North Decatur

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Domain & Gateway at Cedar

The Orleans of Decatur

Jackson Square

The Link at Columbia Senior Residences

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3681 Pavilion Pointe

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Valley Brook Crossing

750 Avondale Creek Dr., Unit 437

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750 Avondale Creek Dr., Unit 29

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219 Hillcrest Ave

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Scottdale, Decatur, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Scottdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottdale Studio Apartments | $1,768 | $850 | $2,267 |
| Scottdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $875 | $3,055 |
| Scottdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $985 | $3,410 |
| Scottdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,334 | $1,386 | $4,512 |
| Scottdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
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There are currently 78 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Scottdale Neighborhood of Decatur, GA.
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Cheapest Available Scottdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Scottdale area of Decatur, GA is a 2 Beds unit found at Oak Creek Apartments priced from $985. Kristopher Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Scottdale apartments for rent in Decatur, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek Apartments | Classic 2 bedroom / 1 Bath Unit | 2BR,1BA | $985 |
| Kristopher Woods | L06 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Avondale Village | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Five @ North Decatur | Beso | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Avondale Reserve | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Gateway at Cedar Brook | The Emory Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| Jackson Square | The Burns | 1BR,1BA | $1,171 |
| The Link at Columbia Senior Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,174 |
| The Avenues of North Decatur | The Berkley | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scottdale, GA
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scottdale area is the $0.96 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Avondale Reserve in the in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Scottdale apartment is the 2X2.0 Model at Valley Brook Crossing starting at $1,787 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scottdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Reserve | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Valley Brook Crossing | 2X2.0 | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| 3681 Pavilion Pointe | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Five @ North Decatur | Amor | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Avondale Place Apartments | Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Phoenix Station - NOW OPEN | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Barrington | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| The Avenues of North Decatur | The Berkley | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Kristopher Woods | L06 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scottdale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Scottdale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Scottdale is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scottdale?
The cheapest apartment in Scottdale is Kristopher Woods which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Scottdale costs $1,852.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Scottdale?
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 82 regular apartments in Scottdale 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 Scottdale?
Cheap apartments in Scottdale have an average cost of $430 which is $1,422 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scottdale.
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