
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southeast DeKalb Neighborhood of Lithonia, GA from $670 (265 Rentals)


The Reserve

Windward Forest

Walden Brook Apartments

Arbor Crossing

Harvard Place

Union at Stonecrest (55+ Active Adults)

Alexander at Stonecrest Apartments

Retreat at Stonecrest

Cavalier @ 100
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Brightstone

The Hills at Fairington

Granite Crossing

Sterling Villas Apartments

Panola Gardens

Room in Apartment on Rockcliff Rd SE

East Perimeter Pointe Apartments

The Clara

Aurora

Redan Village
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Valleyfield Apartments

Oak Creek Apartments

The Park at Greatstone

The Park at Stonehaven

Sheraton House Apartments

The Park at Carrigan

Reserve at Stone Creek

The Village at Wesley Chapel

Covington Glen

The Legacy at Druid Hills
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Ashgrove Apartments

Avondale Village

The Park At East Ponce Apartments

Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes

Willow Run

Brentwood Apartments

View at Stonecrest

Sage Pointe

Reserve at Twin Oaks

Briarhill Apartment Homes
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Villas At Decatur

Village at the Creek Apartments

Ridgewood

Manor at Indian Creek

Clarkston Station

The Pointe

Lakeview

Vesta Bouldercrest

Copa Parque

Kristopher Woods
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Southeast DeKalb, Lithonia, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast DeKalb?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast DeKalb Studio Apartments | $1,569 | $749 | $4,111 |
Southeast DeKalb 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $670 | $6,592 |
| Southeast DeKalb 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $825 | $7,908 |
| Southeast DeKalb 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast DeKalb 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,214 | $1,590 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSoutheast Dekalb, Lithonia, GA
Ranked #1
Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast DeKalb Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast DeKalb?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast DeKalb is under $881.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast DeKalb?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast DeKalb is East Perimeter Pointe Apartments which is listed at $722, while the average apartment in Southeast DeKalb costs $19,854.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast DeKalb?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 506 regular apartments in Southeast DeKalb that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southeast DeKalb?
Cheap apartments in Southeast DeKalb have an average cost of $373 which is $19,481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast DeKalb.
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.