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Brightstone
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brightstone

2654 Dekalb Medical PkyLithonia, GA 30058
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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
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Stonecrest Mill
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonecrest Mill

2795 Evans Mill RdLithonia, GA 30058
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Granite Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Granite Crossing

6887 Max Cleland BlvdLithonia, GA 30058
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property at 2722 Penwood Pl

$1,280

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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2722 Penwood Pl

LithoniaGA30058
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Panola Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Panola Gardens

5710 Snapfinger Woods DrLithonia, GA 30058
Senior Living

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lithonia, GA

Pricing Updated: 04/19/2026

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$17,203$7492394

Cheapest Available Lithonia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lithonia, GA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Groves Lithonia in the South DeKalb neighborhood priced from $863. The Reserve in the South DeKalb neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lithonia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Groves LithoniaB1M2BR,2BA$863
The ReserveS1Studio,1BA$925
Creekside CornersA3 - Wales1BR,1BA$933
View at Stonecrest110TV1BR,1BA$949
Woodcrest VillageThe Birch 1BR,1BA$949
The Hills at Fairington2 BR Flat2BR,2BA$950
Belle Vista ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$995
Windward Forest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Walden Brook ApartmentsA1 The Ridgecrest1BR,1BA$1,072
Stonecrest MillThe Valley - 2/1.002BR,1BA$1,089

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lithonia, GA

As of April 19, 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 Groves Lithonia starting at $1,251 with a $1.02 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 Groves LithoniaC23BR,2BA$1.02
Quarry2x2M2BR,2BA$1.05
Greens at Stonecreek2 Bedroom B - Tax Credit 60% AMI2BR,2BA$1.07
Union at Stonecrest (55+ Active Adults)Two Bed2BR,1BA$1.26
Heritage Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Creekside CornersB1 - Edenborough2BR,2BA$1.24
Sterling Villas Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath | Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Wesley Stonecrest Apartments at LithoniaTHE BRUMBY1BR,1BA$1.34
Chelsea Place2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.25

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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 Creekside Corners which is listed at $933, while the average apartment in Lithonia costs $17,203.

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 512 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 $342 which is $16,861 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lithonia.

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