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property at 1601 Dillwood Ct

$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1601 Dillwood Ct

LithoniaGA30058
property at 660 Antietam Dr

$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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660 Antietam Dr

Stone MountainGA30087

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property at 3331 Midway Rd

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

3331 Midway Rd

DecaturGA30032

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Cheapest Available DeKalb County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in DeKalb County, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at East Perimeter Pointe Apartments in the South DeKalb neighborhood priced from $727. 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
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$727
The ClaraBlaze1BR,1BA$768
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
The Park at Greatstone1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$800
Oak Creek ApartmentsClassic Studio UnitStudio,1BA$800
Woodcrest VillageThe Birch 1BR,1BA$825
The Groves LithoniaB1M2BR,2BA$863
Pines at Lawrenceville ApartmentsColoradoStudio,1BA$882
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$888
The Village at Wesley ChapelOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$891

Best Value Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, GA

As of April 29, 2026 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 Model at Willow Lake starting at $1,444 with a $1.00 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.
Villas de Solana3x23BR,2BA$0.95
Willow Lake3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
Linden Ridge2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes3x23BR,2BA$0.99
The Hills at Fairington2 BR TH2BR,2BA$0.75
Campus Crossings Briarcliff3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom C13BR,3BA$0.78
The SapphireThree Bed Two Bath - Renovated3BR,2BA$1.00
The Groves LithoniaC23BR,2BA$1.02
The Abernathy ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$0.89
The Park At East Ponce ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.03

Frequently Asked Questions about DeKalb County

What type of rentals are currently available in DeKalb County?

There are currently 946 Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, GA with pricing that ranges from $670 to $18,509. There are also 1202 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in DeKalb County ranging from $355 to $17,500.

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 $355 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,754.

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 $830 to $16,121, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $8,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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