Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lithonia, GA from $600 (13 Rentals)

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Windward Forest
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$999 - $1,800
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Windward Forest

6250 Hillandale DrLithonia, GA 30058
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2654 Dekalb Medical PkyLithonia, GA 30058
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lithonia, GA

Pricing Updated: 03/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lithonia, GA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lithonia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Southeast DeKalb$20,944$2342553

Cheapest Available Lithonia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lithonia, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Chelsea Place in the The parks of Stonecrest neighborhood priced from $920. View at Stonecrest in the South DeKalb neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lithonia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chelsea Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$920
View at Stonecrest110TV1BR,1BA$949
Woodcrest VillageThe Birch 1BR,1BA$949
The Hills at Fairington2 BR Flat2BR,2BA$950
Windward Forest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lithonia, GA

As of March 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lithonia area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2 BR TH Model at The Hills at Fairington in the in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting from $980. The second greatest value Lithonia apartment is the C2 Model at The Reserve starting at $1,575 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the South DeKalb neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lithonia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Hills at Fairington2 BR TH2BR,2BA$0.75
The ReserveC23BR,2BA$1.24
Sterling Villas Apartments3 Bed 1.5 Bath | Renovated3BR,1.5BA$1.16
Quarry2x2M2BR,2BA$1.05
Greens at Stonecreek2 Bedroom B - Tax Credit 60% AMI2BR,2BA$1.07
The Groves LithoniaB22BR,2BA$1.28
Heritage Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Wesley Kensington Apartments at StonecrestKirby II1BR,1BA$1.35
Retreat at Stonecrest1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.24
Arbor Crossing1 Bedroom - 7401sf1BR,1BA$1.35

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Lithonia Overview

Proudly bearing the slogan 'the city of granite', Lithonia is a small metro region located in the eastern end of DeKalb County. Home to a variety of residents and considered part of the greater Atlanta area, this Georgia destination has much to offer.

Why live in Lithonia, GA?

A working class city with history to spare, Lithonia is home to about 2,000 residents, making it an ideal homestead for those eager to connect with a relaxed pace and small town ambiance. Schools in the area consistently gain high marks, and for being a relatively small city Lithonia boasts an impressive number of public park space. All in all, this Georgia locale is an excellent option for families and working-class singles alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lithonia Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lithonia?

The cheapest apartment in Lithonia is Chelsea Place which is listed at $920, while the average apartment in Lithonia costs $20,944.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lithonia?

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 506 regular apartments in Lithonia 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 Lithonia?

Cheap apartments in Lithonia have an average cost of $314 which is $20,630 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lithonia.

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