Cheap Homes for Rent in the South DeKalb Neighborhood of Lithonia, GA from $500 (162 Rentals)

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property at 317 Nelms Ave NE
$735

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Base Rent$735

Total Monthly Price$735
1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
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317 Nelms Ave NE

AtlantaGA30307
property at 1812 Wiggins Cir SW
$772

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Base Rent$772

Total Monthly Price$772
6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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1812 Wiggins Cir SW

ConyersGA30094

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property at 60 Willowick Dr
$1,000
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60 Willowick Dr

StonecrestGA30038

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Cheapest Available South DeKalb Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the South DeKalb area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed home found at Room in Single Family Home on Valley Green Rd priced from $500. Room in Single Family Home on Newberry Trail has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $530. Here are the most affordable South DeKalb homes for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Room in Single Family Home on Valley Green RdRoom in Single Family Home on Valley Green Rd1BR, 1BA$500
Room in Single Family Home on Newberry TrailRoom in Single Family Home on Newberry Trail1BR, 1BA$530
Room in Single Family Home on Woodstone DrRoom in Single Family Home on Woodstone Dr1BR, 1BA$545
Room in Single Family Home on Browns Mill TrailRoom in Single Family Home on Browns Mill Trail1BR, 1BA$760

Best Value Homes for Rent in South DeKalb, GA

As of September 17, 2026 the best value rental home in the South DeKalb area is the $0.76 price per square foot 7007 Annie Walk Model at 7007 Annie Walk in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value South DeKalb rental home is the Room in Single Family Home on Woodstone Dr Model at Room in Single Family Home on Woodstone Dr in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting at $545 with a $0.21 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for South DeKalb homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7007 Annie Walk7007 Annie Walk5BR, 3BA$0.76
Room in Single Family Home on Woodstone DrRoom in Single Family Home on Woodstone Dr1BR, 1BA$0.21
1812 Wiggins Cir SW1812 Wiggins Cir SW6BR, 3BA$0.31
4411 Flakes Mill Rd4411 Flakes Mill Rd1BR, 1BA$0.24
Room in Single Family Home on Preserve Glen CtRoom in Single Family Home on Preserve Glen Ct1BR, 1BA$0.33
3661 Glen Mora Dr3661 Glen Mora Dr1BR, 3BA$0.42
Room in Single Family Home on Valley Green RdRoom in Single Family Home on Valley Green Rd1BR, 1BA$0.23
Room in Single Family Home on Newberry TrailRoom in Single Family Home on Newberry Trail1BR, 1BA$0.29
Room in Single Family Home on Browns Mill TrailRoom in Single Family Home on Browns Mill Trail1BR, 1BA$0.42
Room in Single Family Home on Rollingwood Ct SERoom in Single Family Home on Rollingwood Ct SE1BR, 1BA$0.47

Frequently Asked Questions about South DeKalb

What type of rentals are currently available in South DeKalb?

There are currently 619 Apartments for Rent in South DeKalb, GA with pricing that ranges from $749 to $27,820. There are also 1166 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South DeKalb ranging from $500 to $18,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South DeKalb?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South DeKalb ranges from $500 to $18,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,282.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South DeKalb?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South DeKalb range from $830 to $10,919, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,590.

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