Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sycamore Ridge Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $800 (41 Rentals)

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Emory Woods Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emory Woods Apartments

2085 Powell LnDecatur, GA 30033
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Park Summit
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Summit

2778 N Decatur RdDecatur, GA 30033
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430 Ponce
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

430 Ponce

430 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030
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North Decatur Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Decatur Gardens

1400 Church StDecatur, GA 30030
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Ponce Properties
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ponce Properties

108 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030

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Arcadia Decatur
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Decatur

220 N Arcadia AveDecatur, GA 30030
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449 E. Ponce
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

449 E. Ponce

449 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030
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225-Hillcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

225-Hillcrest

225 Hillcrest AveDecatur, GA 30030
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205-Hillcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

205-Hillcrest

205 Hillcrest AveDecatur, GA 30030

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Amberidge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amberidge Apartments

1031 Scott BlvdDecatur, GA 30030
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Sycamore Ridge, Decatur, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sycamore Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sycamore Ridge area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Summit priced from $1,073. Paces Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,232. Here are the most affordable Sycamore Ridge apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park SummitThe Ponce (A1)1BR,1BA$1,073
Paces ParkThe Inman1BR,1BA$1,232
Jackson SquareThe Blake1BR,1BA$1,255
Commons of East Lake2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,265
The Pines on Scott2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,299
The Orleans of DecaturJackson1BR,1BA$1,325
The Jade at AvondaleE3Studio,1BA$1,347
The Avenues of North DecaturThe Berkley1BR,1BA$1,355
Avondale Station Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$1,364
Springdale Apartments1/1 Renovated 6801BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sycamore Ridge, GA

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sycamore Ridge area is the $1.87 price per square foot Persimmon Model at Arcadia Decatur in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $2,188. The second greatest value Sycamore Ridge apartment is the The Woodruff Model at Paces Park starting at $1,875 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sycamore Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arcadia DecaturPersimmon2BR,2BA$1.87
Paces ParkThe Woodruff2BR,2BA$1.69
Aventura DecaturA3 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.93
Avondale Station Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.76
The Pines on Scott2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.54
Avery GlenA11BR,1BA$1.97
The Clarion ApartmentsThe Phillips1BR,1BA$1.91
Jackson SquareThe Burns1BR,1BA$1.92
717 Sycamore Dr, Unit 1717 Sycamore Dr1BR,1BA$2.00
Springdale Apartments1/1 Renovated 6801BR,1BA$2.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sycamore Ridge, Decatur, GA

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Sycamore Ridge Neighborhood in Decatur, GA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sycamore Ridge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sycamore Ridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sycamore Ridge is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sycamore Ridge?

The cheapest apartment in Sycamore Ridge is Park Summit which is listed at $1,073, while the average apartment in Sycamore Ridge costs $2,894.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sycamore Ridge?

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 52 regular apartments in Sycamore Ridge 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 Sycamore Ridge?

Cheap apartments in Sycamore Ridge have an average cost of $675 which is $2,219 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sycamore Ridge.

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