Cheap Homes for Rent in South DeKalb Neighborhood of Lithonia, GA from $500 (125 Rentals)

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property at 4148 Brenda Dr

$700

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$700

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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 660 Antietam Dr

$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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660 Antietam Dr

Stone MountainGA30087

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property at 2715 Sarazen Ct

$975 - $999

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2715 Sarazen Ct

DecaturGA30032
property at 4524 Montclair Dr

$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4524 Montclair Dr

Forest ParkGA30297

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property at 5786 Singer Ct

$1,150 - $1,550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5786 Singer Ct

LithoniaGA30058

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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 Studio unit found at Redan Village priced from $749. Valleyfield Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable South DeKalb apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redan VillageStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$749
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
The Abernathy ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$800
Golden Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$820
Woodcrest VillageThe Birch 1BR,1BA$825
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$831
The Groves LithoniaB1M2BR,2BA$863
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$880
Covington GlenMaple1BR,1BA$887
The Park at Carrigan2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Silver2BR,2BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South DeKalb, GA

As of June 11, 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 3BR/2.0BA Model at Hidden Woods starting at $1,600 with a $1.07 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
Hidden Woods3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.07
Brentwood Apartments3 BEDROOM - 2 BATHROOM3BR,2BA$1.00
The Groves LithoniaC13BR,2BA$0.94
The Park at StonehavenGold Deluxe Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.04
The Quarry75qu2212BR,2BA$1.05
Greens at Stonecreek2 Bedroom B - Tax Credit 60% AMI2BR,2BA$1.07
Ashberry2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.94
Sheraton House Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.00
Avondale Reserve1x11BR,1BA$1.04

Frequently Asked Questions about South DeKalb

What type of rentals are currently available in South DeKalb?

There are currently 602 Apartments for Rent in South DeKalb, GA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $19,712. There are also 1060 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South DeKalb ranging from $525 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 $525 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,908.

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 $1,095 to $8,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,590.

Expert Rental Resources

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