Cheap Homes for Rent in the South DeKalb Neighborhood of Lithonia, GA from $400 (114 Rentals)

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property at 4148 Brenda Dr

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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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4148 Brenda Dr

DecaturGA30035

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property at 1168 Perry Way

$750 - $995

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1168 Perry Way

Stone MountainGA30088

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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 $748. Redan Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable South DeKalb apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$748
Redan VillageStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$749
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
Ashberry1x11BR,1BA$849
Sheraton House Apartments1x11BR,1BA$850
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$858
Covington GlenBirch1BR,1BA$877
Golden Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
Vesta BouldercrestA11BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South DeKalb, GA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South DeKalb area is the $1.07 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Hidden Woods Apartments in the in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value South DeKalb apartment is the Three Bedroom Garden Model at The Village at Wesley Chapel starting at $1,350 with a $1.06 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.
Hidden Woods Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.07
The Village at Wesley ChapelThree Bedroom Garden3BR,2BA$1.06
Wesley Club2x2TH2BR,2BA$1.08
The Groves LithoniaC23BR,2BA$1.09
The Quarry75qu2212BR,2BA$1.05
Avondale Townhomes2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.13
Avondale Reserve1x11BR,1BA$1.07
1607 Line Cir, Unit 21607 Line Cir2BR,1BA$1.12
Sheraton House Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.06
Ashberry1x11BR,1BA$1.13

Frequently Asked Questions about South DeKalb

What type of rentals are currently available in South DeKalb?

There are currently 600 Apartments for Rent in South DeKalb, GA with pricing that ranges from $748 to $13,761. There are also 1060 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South DeKalb ranging from $475 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 $475 to $18,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,713.

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 $12,044, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,590.

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