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Cheapest Available DeKalb County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in DeKalb County, GA is a 3 Beds unit found at Greens at Stonecreek in the The parks of Stonecrest neighborhood priced from $299. The Clara in the Wynsley Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $768. Here is today’s list of the most affordable DeKalb County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greens at Stonecreek3 Bedroom B - Tax Credit 60% AMI3BR,2BA$299
The ClaraBlaze1BR,1BA$768
Chapel Creek1BR 1BA 658 SQ FT1BR,1BA$798
Redan Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$799
Oak Creek ApartmentsClassic Studio Unit1BR,1BA$800
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$813
The Park at Greatstone1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Hampton Hall | Comfort, Convenience, & Community – All In One1BR/1BA 672 SQ FT1BR,1BA$849
Villas At Panthersville Apartment Homes*0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
The Legacy at Druid HillsThe Skyline1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, GA

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the DeKalb County area is the $0.86 price per square foot Marigold Model at Parc 1000 Apartment Homes in the in the Decatur Heights neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value DeKalb County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Willow Lake starting at $1,523 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Southeast DeKalb neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for DeKalb County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parc 1000 Apartment HomesMarigold3BR,2BA$0.86
Willow Lake3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.05
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes3x23BR,2BA$0.99
Linden Ridge2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.00
The Hills at Fairington2 BR TH2BR,2BA$0.75
Campus Crossings Briarcliff3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom C13BR,3BA$0.78
The Abernathy ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$0.89
Quarry2x2M2BR,2BA$1.05
The SapphireTwo Bed One Bath - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.05
The Park At East Ponce ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap DeKalb County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in DeKalb County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in DeKalb County is at Oak Creek Apartments listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom DeKalb County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom DeKalb County Apartment is $768 at The Clara.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom DeKalb County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in DeKalb County is starting from $900 at The Park at Carrigan.

What is the most affordable DeKalb County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap DeKalb County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Greens at Stonecreek and starts from $299.

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