Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast DeKalb Neighborhood of Lithonia, GA from $528 (370 Rentals)

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The Groves Lithonia
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$948 - $1,733

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Base Rent$948 - $1,733
Total Monthly Price$948 - $1,733
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Groves Lithonia

6136 Hillandale DrLithonia, GA 30058
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Brightstone
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brightstone

2654 Dekalb Medical PkyLithonia, GA 30058
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Granite Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Granite Crossing

6887 Max Cleland BlvdLithonia, GA 30058
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Panola Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Panola Gardens

5710 Snapfinger Woods DrLithonia, GA 30058
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Greens at Stonecreek
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greens at Stonecreek

100 Deer Creek CirLithonia, GA 30038
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Clara Apartments priced from $775. Valleyfield Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Southeast DeKalb apartments for rent in Lithonia, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Clara ApartmentsBright1BR,1BA$775
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$815
Woodcrest VillageThe Birch 1BR,1BA$825
Ashberry1x11BR,1BA$849
Sheraton House Apartments1x11BR,1BA$850
The Park at Greatstone1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$850
The PointeThe DogwoodStudio,1BA$858
The Park At East Ponce ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$869

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast DeKalb, GA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast DeKalb area is the $0.84 price per square foot 1484 Cedar Heights Dr Model at 1484 Cedar Heights Dr, Unit Whole House in the in the Stone Mountain neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Southeast DeKalb apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Linden Ridge starting at $1,317 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Stone Mountain 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.
1484 Cedar Heights Dr, Unit Whole House1484 Cedar Heights Dr4BR,3BA$0.84
Linden Ridge2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.94
The Apartments at President Park2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.79
Orchard Walk2 Bedroom Two Bathroom-60%2BR,2BA$0.80
Avondale Reserve2x12BR,1BA$0.96
Brown Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.02
The Quarry75qu2212BR,2BA$1.05
Polo Club Apartments2x2BDL The Windsor2BR,2BA$0.98
Hills at Fairington1x11BR,1BA$0.89
The Park At East Ponce ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.98

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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 The Pointe listed at $851.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast DeKalb Apartment is $775 at The Clara Apartments.

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 $882 at The Park At East Ponce Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southeast DeKalb Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southeast DeKalb Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Groves Lithonia and starts from $1,153.

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