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2654 Dekalb Medical PkyLithonia, GA 30058
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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 Redan Village priced from $799. Oak Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable South DeKalb apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redan Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$799
Oak Creek ApartmentsClassic Studio Unit1BR,1BA$800
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$823
Villas At Panthersville Apartment Homes*0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
The Village at Wesley ChapelOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$865
Covington GlenDogwood1BR,1BA$868
The Park at Carrigan1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$875
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$885
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA2 - A51BR,1BA$891
Candler Village1x11BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South DeKalb, GA

As of February 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the South DeKalb area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Two and a Half Bathroom Townhome-60% Model at Orchard Walk in the in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting from $1,534. The second greatest value South DeKalb apartment is the 3x2 Model at Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes starting at $1,380 with a $0.99 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.
Orchard Walk3 Bedroom Two and a Half Bathroom Townhome-60%3BR,2.5BA$1.01
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes3x23BR,2BA$0.99
Tranquility at DecaturThree Bed3BR,2BA$1.08
The Hills at Fairington2 BR TH2BR,2BA$0.75
Wesley Club2x2TH2BR,2BA$1.08
The Abernathy ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$0.89
Quarry2x2M2BR,2BA$1.05
Greens at Stonecreek2 Bedroom B - Tax Credit 60% AMI2BR,2BA$1.07
The SapphireTwo Bed One Bath - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.05
Sheraton House Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South DeKalb Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South DeKalb?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South DeKalb is at Oak Creek Apartments listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South DeKalb Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South DeKalb Apartment is $799 at Redan Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South DeKalb Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South DeKalb is starting from $900 at The Park at Carrigan.

What is the most affordable South DeKalb Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South DeKalb Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Park at Carrigan and starts from $1,225.

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