Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South DeKalb Neighborhood of Lithonia, GA from $400 (139 Rentals)

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Brightstone
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brightstone

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

Stonecrest Mill

2795 Evans Mill RdLithonia, GA 30058
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Panola Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Panola Gardens

5710 Snapfinger Woods DrLithonia, GA 30058
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Ella
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$1,000 - $5,199Studio to 7 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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2201 Glenwood Ave SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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South DeKalb, Lithonia, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South DeKalb Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South DeKalb area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at Stone Creek priced from $849. East Perimeter Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable South DeKalb apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$849
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA6 - A91BR,1BA$860
The Park at Carrigan1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$875
Candler Village1x11BR,1BA$899
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$900
Ashgrove Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
The Park at StonehavenGold Upgrade1BR,1BA$905
The Reserve Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$915
Villas At Panthersville Apartment Homes*1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South DeKalb, GA

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the South DeKalb area is the $1.12 price per square foot Sequoia Model at Vaughn Townhomes in the in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting from $2,094. The second greatest value South DeKalb apartment is the 3x2 Model at Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes starting at $1,375 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the South DeKalb neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South DeKalb apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vaughn TownhomesSequoia3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes3x23BR,2BA$0.98
Uphill FlatsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.12
Hidden Woods2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.12
Wesley Club2BR/1.5BA TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Orchard Walk2 Bedroom One and a Half Bathroom Townhome-60%2BR,1.5BA$0.94
The Quarry2BR/2BA Medium2BR,2BA$1.05
Kislev Golden Gate2/1.5 - Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.89
The SapphireTwo Bed One Bath - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.13
Sheraton House Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Dekalb, Lithonia, GA

Ranked #2

Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South DeKalb Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South DeKalb?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South DeKalb is under $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South DeKalb?

The cheapest apartment in South DeKalb is Reserve at Stone Creek which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in South DeKalb costs $23,976.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South DeKalb?

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 298 regular apartments in South DeKalb 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 South DeKalb?

Cheap apartments in South DeKalb have an average cost of $457 which is $23,519 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South DeKalb.

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