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

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Resia Willows
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$1,231 - $2,563
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Resia Willows

4151 Memorial DrDecatur, GA 30032
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Park Summit
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Summit

2778 N Decatur RdDecatur, GA 30033
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351 Hillcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

351 Hillcrest

351 Hillcrest AveDecatur, GA 30030

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Navarro Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Navarro Apartments

3525 Indian Creek WayClarkston, GA 30021
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Clarkston Townhomes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clarkston Townhomes

3519 W Hill StClarkston, GA 30021
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Chelsea Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chelsea Court

790 N Indian Creek DrClarkston, GA 30021
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Willow Branch
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Branch

822 N Indian Creek DrClarkston, GA 30021
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Indian Valley Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Indian Valley Apartments

3536 Indian Creek WayClarkston, GA 30021
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Northern Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northern Pines

774 Northern AveClarkston, GA 30021
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Mills Creek Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mills Creek Crossing

3175 Mills Creek CirScottdale, GA 30079
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Scottdale, Decatur, GA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Creek ApartmentsClassic Studio UnitStudio,1BA$800
Willow Creek ApartmentsWillow 2Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$895
Avondale VillageBirch1BR,1BA$900
Brentwood Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$945
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Townes Renovated1BR,1BA$1,054
Domain & Gateway at CedarThe Atlantic Renovated1BR,1BA$1,054
Park SummitThe Decatur (S1)Studio,1BA$1,073
Icon Avondale Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM (PHASE I)1BR,1BA$1,188
Resia WillowsA11BR,1BA$1,231
Paces ParkThe Inman1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes3x23BR,2BA$0.99
Clarkston Oaks Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.17
3681 Pavilion Pointe2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
The Five @ North DecaturBella2BR,2BA$1.34
Avondale Place ApartmentsUpgraded2BR,2BA$1.38
Brentwood Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.08
Gateway at Cedar BrookThe Townes Renovated1BR,1BA$1.41
Domain & Gateway at CedarThe Atlantic Renovated1BR,1BA$1.41
Kristopher WoodsL061BR,1BA$1.33
Willow Creek ApartmentsWillow 2Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28

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Scottdale, Decatur, GA

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Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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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