
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Scottdale Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $600 (49 Rentals)
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Brentwood Apartments

The Clarion Apartments

121 Lockwood Terrace

Domain & Gateway at Cedar

The Link at Columbia Senior Residences

Icon Avondale Apartments

Paces Park

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Jackson Square

3681 Pavilion Pointe

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Park Summit

Stride Senior Residences

Commons of East Lake

351 Hillcrest

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Oak Creek Apartments

2976 Decatur Ave

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Kristopher Woods
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3022 Greco Pl

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Avondale Place Apartments

3022 Greco Pl

Navarro Apartments

Clarkston Townhomes

Willow Creek Apartments

Chelsea Court
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Highland Village Apartments

3454 Rockbridge Rd

3454 Rockbridge Rd SW

Indian Creek Apartments

Indian Valley Apartments

Northern Pines

Mills Creek Crossing
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3110 Rockbridge Rd

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721 Ford Pl
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 | $1,716 | $800 | $2,239 |
| Scottdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $800 | $3,647 |
| Scottdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $900 | $5,262 |
| Scottdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $1,290 | $4,445 |
| Scottdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,787 | $1,850 | $3,725 |
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There are currently 49 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 Studio unit found at Oak Creek Apartments priced from $800. Willow Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Scottdale apartments for rent in Decatur, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek Apartments | Classic Studio Unit | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Willow Creek Apartments | Willow 2Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Avondale Village | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Gateway at Cedar Brook | The Townes Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,054 |
| Domain & Gateway at Cedar | The Atlantic Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,054 |
| Park Summit | The Decatur (S1) | Studio,1BA | $1,073 |
| Icon Avondale Apartments | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM (PHASE I) | 1BR,1BA | $1,188 |
| Resia Willows | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,231 |
| Paces Park | The Inman | 1BR,1BA | $1,232 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scottdale, GA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scottdale area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes in the in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting from $1,380. The second greatest value Scottdale apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Clarkston Oaks Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Decatur North Druid Hills 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 Apartment Homes | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Clarkston Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| 3681 Pavilion Pointe | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Five @ North Decatur | Bella | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Avondale Place Apartments | Upgraded | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Gateway at Cedar Brook | The Townes Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Domain & Gateway at Cedar | The Atlantic Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Kristopher Woods | L06 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Willow Creek Apartments | Willow 2Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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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 $1,232.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scottdale?
The cheapest apartment in Scottdale is Avondale Village which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Scottdale costs $2,787.
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 137 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 $746 which is $2,041 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scottdale.
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