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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lithonia, GA

Pricing Updated: 09/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lithonia, GA area range in price from $587 to $22,020 with an overall median price of $1,535. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lithonia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Southeast DeKalb$1,535$5872588

Cheapest Available Lithonia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lithonia, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodcrest Village in the South DeKalb neighborhood priced from $825. View at Stonecrest in the South DeKalb neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $879. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lithonia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodcrest VillageThe Birch 1BR,1BA$825
View at StonecrestA1 - C1BR,1BA$879
Hills at Fairington1x11BR,1BA$890
Arbor Crossing2 Bedroom - 1060sf2BR,2BA$944
The Groves LithoniaB1M2BR,2BA$948

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lithonia, GA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lithonia area is the $1.09 price per square foot C2 Model at The Groves Lithonia in the in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting from $1,336. The second greatest value Lithonia apartment is the 3BD - 1.5 BTH Model at Sterling Villas Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the The parks of Stonecrest 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 Groves LithoniaC23BR,2BA$1.09
Sterling Villas Apartments3BD - 1.5 BTH3BR,1.5BA$1.25
The Quarry75qu2212BR,2BA$1.05
Union at Stonecrest (55+ Active Adults)Two Bed2BR,1BA$1.34
Heritage Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.37
Hills at Fairington1x11BR,1BA$0.89
The ReserveB12BR,1BA$1.22
Wesley Kensington Apartments at StonecrestKirby II1BR,1BA$1.39
Retreat at StonecrestA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
Arbor Crossing1 Bedroom - 7401sf1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lithonia

What type of rentals are currently available in Lithonia?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Lithonia, GA with pricing that ranges from $925 to $11,999. There are also 144 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lithonia ranging from $500 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lithonia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lithonia ranges from $500 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,902.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lithonia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lithonia range from $1,302 to $2,201, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,575 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,875.

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