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Cheapest Available DeKalb County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in DeKalb County, GA is a Studio unit found at Clarkston Townhomes in the Decatur North Druid Hills neighborhood priced from $749. 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
Clarkston TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$749
The ClaraBlaze1BR,1BA$768
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$787
East Ponce VillageOak1BR,1BA$800
The Park at Greatstone1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Villas At Panthersville Apartment Homes*0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA6 - A91BR,1BA$866
The Legacy at Druid Hills1x1 8001BR,1BA$875
Willow Creek ApartmentsWillow 2Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$895
Candler Village1x11BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, GA

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the DeKalb County area is the $1.02 price per square foot 4x2.5 Model at Villas de Solana in the in the Wynsley Park neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value DeKalb County apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath TH W/Patio Model at Embry Hills starting at $1,533 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Wynsley Park 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.
Villas de Solana4x2.54BR,2.5BA$1.02
Embry Hills3 Bedroom 2 Bath TH W/Patio3BR,2BA$0.98
Parc 1000 Apartment HomesMarigold3BR,2BA$0.89
The Hills at Fairington2 BR2BR,2BA$0.88
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes3x23BR,2BA$0.98
Linden Ridge2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Campus Crossings Briarcliff3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom C13BR,3BA$0.78
Springdale GlenTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
Quarry2x2M2BR,2BA$1.05
Kislev Golden Gate2/1.5 - Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.89

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 Clarkston Townhomes listed at $749.

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 $895 at Willow Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable DeKalb County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap DeKalb County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Clara and starts from $1,049.

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