Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast DeKalb Neighborhood of Lithonia, GA from $300 (279 Rentals)

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2654 Dekalb Medical PkyLithonia, GA 30058
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5710 Snapfinger Woods DrLithonia, GA 30058
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Southeast DeKalb, Lithonia, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast DeKalb Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast DeKalb area of Lithonia, GA is a Studio unit found at Clarkston Townhomes priced from $749. Aurora has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $760. Here are the most affordable Southeast DeKalb apartments for rent in Lithonia, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clarkston TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$749
AuroraA1AV-40%1BR,1BA$760
Redan Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$799
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
The Woodridge Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$800
Villas At Panthersville Apartment Homes*0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
The Park at Carrigan1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$859
The Park at Greatstone1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Gold Deluxe1BR,1BA$860
Manor at Indian Creek1 Bed 710 sf1BR,1BA$877
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$882

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast DeKalb, GA

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast DeKalb area is the $0.67 price per square foot 4705 Lantern Ct Model at 4705 Lantern Ct, Unit Upscale family home in the in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Southeast DeKalb apartment is the 2162 Heritage Heights Model at 2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights starting at $2,000 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Toco Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast DeKalb apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4705 Lantern Ct, Unit Upscale family home4705 Lantern Ct5BR,4.5BA$0.67
2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights2162 Heritage Heights2BR,1BA$1.07
Willow Lake3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.06
Linden Ridge2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes2x1.5 W/D2BR,2BA$1.04
Wesley Club2BR/1.5BA TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.08
The Quarry2BR/2BA Medium2BR,2BA$1.05
The Hills at Fairington1 BR1BR,1BA$1.00
The Park At East Ponce ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.05
The Woodridge Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.03

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Southeast Dekalb, Lithonia, GA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast DeKalb Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southeast DeKalb?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southeast DeKalb is at Clarkston Townhomes listed at $749.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast DeKalb Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast DeKalb Apartment is $760 at Aurora.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southeast DeKalb Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southeast DeKalb is starting from $904 at Aurora.

What is the most affordable Southeast DeKalb Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southeast DeKalb Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodside Village and starts from $1,250.

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