Cheap Homes for Rent in South DeKalb Neighborhood of Lithonia, GA from $300 (90 Rentals)

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property at 4654 Riveredge Cv

$700

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$700

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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4654 Riveredge Cv

SnellvilleGA30039

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property at 2715 Sarazen Ct

$999

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 15

2715 Sarazen Ct

DecaturGA30032
property at 3169 Bluebird Ln

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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3169 Bluebird Ln

DecaturGA30032
property at 7 Quail Run

$1,000

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7 Quail Run

DecaturGA30035
property at 5898 Manchester Ln

$1,150

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$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5898 Manchester Ln

StonecrestGA30038

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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 East Perimeter Pointe Apartments priced from $717. 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
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$717
Oak Creek ApartmentsClassic Studio Unit1BR,1BA$800
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$864
Covington GlenMaple1BR,1BA$887
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$890
Ashgrove Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$900
The Park at Carrigan2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Silver2BR,2BA$900
Villas At Panthersville Apartment Homes*1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
View at Stonecrest110TV1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South DeKalb, GA

As of March 13, 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
Greens at Stonecreek3 Bedroom B - Tax Credit 60% AMI3BR,2BA$1.04
The Hills at Fairington2 BR TH2BR,2BA$0.75
The SapphireThree Bed Two Bath - Renovated3BR,2BA$1.00
Wesley Club2x2TH2BR,2BA$1.08
The Park at StonehavenPlatinum Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.11
The Abernathy ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$0.89
Quarry2x2M2BR,2BA$1.05
Sheraton House Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about South DeKalb

What type of rentals are currently available in South DeKalb?

There are currently 609 Apartments for Rent in South DeKalb, GA with pricing that ranges from $637 to $22,260. There are also 1134 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South DeKalb ranging from $385 to $20,000.

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 $385 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,539.

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 $4,591, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $570 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,645.

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