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property at 5209 Skyline Dr

$875

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$875
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$875

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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5209 Skyline Dr

Stone MountainGA30083

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property at 2715 Sarazen Ct

$999

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 15

2715 Sarazen Ct

DecaturGA30032
property at 3169 Bluebird Ln

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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3169 Bluebird Ln

DecaturGA30032
property at 7 Quail Run

$1,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

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7 Quail Run

DecaturGA30035

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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 The Clara in the Wynsley Park neighborhood priced from $768. The Park at Greatstone in the Wynsley Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable DeKalb County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ClaraBlaze1BR,1BA$768
The Park at Greatstone1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$800
Oak Creek ApartmentsClassic Studio Unit1BR,1BA$800
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$845
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$860
Covington GlenMaple1BR,1BA$887
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$890
The Park at Carrigan2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Silver2BR,2BA$900
East Ponce VillageLimestone1BR,1BA$900
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, GA

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the DeKalb County area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Two and a Half Bathroom Townhome-60% Model at Orchard Walk in the in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting from $1,534. The second greatest value DeKalb County apartment is the 3x2 Model at Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes starting at $1,380 with a $0.99 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.
Orchard Walk3 Bedroom Two and a Half Bathroom Townhome-60%3BR,2.5BA$1.01
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes3x23BR,2BA$0.99
Linden Ridge2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Greens at Stonecreek3 Bedroom B - Tax Credit 60% AMI3BR,2BA$1.04
The Hills at Fairington2 BR TH2BR,2BA$0.75
Campus Crossings Briarcliff3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom C13BR,3BA$0.78
Parc 1000 Apartment HomesElmwood2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Quarry2x2M2BR,2BA$1.05
Polo Club Apartments2x1 The Berkshire2BR,1BA$1.04
The Park At East Ponce ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.04

Frequently Asked Questions about DeKalb County

What type of rentals are currently available in DeKalb County?

There are currently 938 Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, GA with pricing that ranges from $637 to $23,134. There are also 1264 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in DeKalb County ranging from $365 to $15,000.

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 $365 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,992.

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 $6,043, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $570 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

Expert Rental Resources

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