Cheap Homes for Rent in DeKalb County, GA from $300 (232 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in DeKalb County.

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property at 317 Nelms Ave NE
$735

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Base Rent$735

Total Monthly Price$735
1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
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317 Nelms Ave NE

AtlantaGA30307
property at 1 Rainbow Dr
$750
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1 Rainbow Dr

DecaturGA30034
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property at 3069 Colonial Way
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3069 Colonial Way, Unit B

3069 Colonial Way
AtlantaGA30341
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Cheapest Available DeKalb County Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in DeKalb County, GA is a 1 Bed home found at 4942 Sheila Ln in the Stone Mountain neighborhood priced from $300. Room in Single Family Home on Valley Green Rd in the South DeKalb neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable DeKalb County homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4942 Sheila Ln4942 Sheila Ln1BR, 1BA$300
Room in Single Family Home on Valley Green RdRoom in Single Family Home on Valley Green Rd1BR, 1BA$500
Room in Single Family Home on Newberry TrailRoom in Single Family Home on Newberry Trail1BR, 1BA$530
Room in Single Family Home on Woodstone DrRoom in Single Family Home on Woodstone Dr1BR, 1BA$545

Best Value Homes for Rent in DeKalb County, GA

As of September 19, 2026 the best value rental home in the DeKalb County area is the $0.21 price per square foot Room in Single Family Home on Woodstone Dr Model at Room in Single Family Home on Woodstone Dr in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting from $545. The second greatest value DeKalb County rental home is the 4411 Flakes Mill Rd Model at 4411 Flakes Mill Rd in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting at $599 with a $0.24 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for DeKalb County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Room in Single Family Home on Woodstone DrRoom in Single Family Home on Woodstone Dr1BR, 1BA$0.21
4411 Flakes Mill Rd4411 Flakes Mill Rd1BR, 1BA$0.24
3661 Glen Mora Dr3661 Glen Mora Dr1BR, 3BA$0.41
2136 Chestnut Hill Cir2136 Chestnut Hill Cir1BR, 3BA$0.32
Room in Single Family Home on Valley Green RdRoom in Single Family Home on Valley Green Rd1BR, 1BA$0.23
1963 Overton Trail1963 Overton Trail2BR, 3BA$0.51
Room in Single Family Home on Newberry TrailRoom in Single Family Home on Newberry Trail1BR, 1BA$0.29
4808 Brasac Dr4808 Brasac Dr1BR, 3BA$0.40
2995 Rapids Dr2995 Rapids Dr1BR, 3BA$0.68
Room in Single Family Home on Rollingwood Ct SERoom in Single Family Home on Rollingwood Ct SE1BR, 1BA$0.47

Frequently Asked Questions about DeKalb County

What type of rentals are currently available in DeKalb County?

There are currently 940 Apartments for Rent in DeKalb County, GA with pricing that ranges from $685 to $13,150. There are also 1299 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in DeKalb County ranging from $205 to $16,500.

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 $205 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,480.

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 $10,897, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $7,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,590.

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