Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ft. Gillem Neighborhood of Forest Park, GA from $600 (21 Rentals)

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Forest Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Station

4775 College StForest Park, GA 30297
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Clayton Forest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Forest

4711 Waldrop DrForest Park, GA 30297
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Park Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Manor Apartments

460 Main StForest Park, GA 30297
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Wingate Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wingate Apartments

4685 Courtney DrForest Park, GA 30297
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Centry on South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Centry on South

1120 South AveForest Park, GA 30297
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Centry Forest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Centry Forest

976 Forest AveForest Park, GA 30297

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Centry on Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Centry on Main

260 Main StForest Park, GA 30297
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Park at Fort Gillem
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park at Fort Gillem

7 Holland Park DrEllenwood, GA 30294
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Greenwood at Conley
2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwood at Conley

1365 Conley RdConley, GA 30288
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Ft. Gillem, Forest Park, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ft. Gillem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ft. Gillem area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Waters Edge Apartments priced from $895. Regal Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Ft. Gillem apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waters Edge ApartmentsElite Remodeled 1 Bed - New Cabinets1BR,1BA$895
Regal Park1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
Sheraton House Apartments2x12BR,1BA$950
Waldorf Creek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$975
Bradford RidgeA21BR,1BA$982

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ft. Gillem, GA

As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ft. Gillem area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 BR Model at Oxford Townhomes in the in the Ft. Gillem neighborhood starting from $1,430. The second greatest value Ft. Gillem apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Flats @ 1885 Apartments starting at $1,099 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Ft. Gillem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ft. Gillem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oxford Townhomes3 BR3BR,1.5BA$1.14
The Flats @ 1885 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 2BR,1BA$0.96
Wingate Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.30
Sheraton House Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.00
Azul Door ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Regal Park1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Veracruz Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Regal Forest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Centry ForestMA2x12BR,1BA$1.25
Waldorf Creek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ft. Gillem Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ft. Gillem?

The cheapest apartment in Ft. Gillem is Waters Edge Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Ft. Gillem costs $1,481.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ft. Gillem?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Ft. Gillem that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ft. Gillem?

Cheap apartments in Ft. Gillem have an average cost of $220 which is $1,261 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ft. Gillem.

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