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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. Silver Oak Apartments 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
Silver Oak ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$768
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$800
The Park at Greatstone1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
The Park at Carrigan1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$825
The Park At East Ponce ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$842
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$891
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$894
Willow Creek Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Belle Vista ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$896

Best Value Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, GA

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the DeKalb County area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Villas de Solana in the in the Wynsley Park neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value DeKalb County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Two and a Half Bathroom Townhome-60% Model at Orchard Walk starting at $1,350 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the South 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.
Villas de Solana3x23BR,2BA$0.95
Orchard Walk3 Bedroom Two and a Half Bathroom Townhome-60%3BR,2.5BA$0.89
Parc 1000 Apartment HomesMarigold3BR,2BA$0.89
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes3x23BR,2BA$0.98
Linden Ridge2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Springdale GlenTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.05
The Quarry2BR/2BA Medium2BR,2BA$1.05
Kislev Golden Gate2/1.5 - Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Polo Club Apartments2x2 - 1094sf The Windsor2BR,2BA$1.06
The Park At East Ponce ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.95

Frequently Asked Questions about DeKalb County

What type of rentals are currently available in DeKalb County?

There are currently 917 Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, GA with pricing that ranges from $637 to $32,091. There are also 1406 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in DeKalb County ranging from $380 to $23,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in DeKalb County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in DeKalb County ranges from $380 to $23,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,650.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in DeKalb County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in DeKalb County range from $925 to $8,335, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,243 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $985.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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