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Audubon Estates
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Estates

200 Willow LnMcdonough, GA 30253
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Kelleytown Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kelleytown Senior

3420 Highway 155 NMcdonough, GA 30252
Senior Living

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Willow Chase Cove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Chase Cove

201 Willow Chase DrMcdonough, GA 30253
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$1,295

2 Bedroom Rentals

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210 Bryan St

McdonoughGA30253
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Canyon Springs Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canyon Springs Apartments

1200 Towne Centre Village DrMcdonough, GA 30253
Corporate Housing

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Mcdonough, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mcdonough, GA

Pricing Updated: 01/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Mcdonough, GA area range in price from $800 to $4,885 with an overall median price of $2,649. The three Mcdonough neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Avalon at $800, Simpsons Mill Plantation at $1,199, and Williamsburg Plantation at $1,140. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mcdonough Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Avalon$1,965$800303
Simpsons Mill Plantation$2,045$1,199230
Williamsburg Plantation$2,085$1,14059
City Square$2,529$800192
Lake Dow$2,529$2,4196
Eagles Landing$2,999$1,089374
Meadowbrook$2,999$1,178454
Overlook$2,999$800625
Rockport$2,999$1,02851
Rowanshyre$2,999$1,181603

Cheapest Available Mcdonough Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mcdonough, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Grier Senior Manor in the Heron Bay neighborhood priced from $1,140. Emerge Oakcrest in the Overlook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,181. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mcdonough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grier Senior ManorA11BR,1BA$1,140
Emerge OakcrestThe 8671BR,1BA$1,181
Willow Place 55+ ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,182
Colton CreekAvalon1BR,1BA$1,188
Meadowlark ApartmentsModel 1L1BR,1BA$1,200
Sable Chase2 Bedroom-ALDER2BR,1BA$1,204
Carmel VistaThe District1BR,1BA$1,264
The Guild Apartments2/1.002BR,1BA$1,285
The PrestonA21BR,1BA$1,287
Haddon PlacePoplar1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mcdonough, GA

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mcdonough area is the $1.26 price per square foot Wilmot Model at Salem Oaks in the in the Overlook neighborhood starting from $2,621. The second greatest value Mcdonough apartment is the Plan 1 Model at Tricon Stapleton Park starting at $2,419 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Lake Dow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mcdonough apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Salem OaksWilmot4BR,2.5BA$1.26
Tricon Stapleton ParkPlan 14BR,3BA$1.26
Jodeco Landing Rental HomesJefferson Townhome4BR,2.5BA$1.40
Halston McDonoughB1G2BR,2BA$1.18
The Guild Apartments2/1.002BR,1BA$1.29
Greystone Manor2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.43
The PromenadeTwo Bedroom B12BR,2BA$1.48
Hampton PointA1R1BR,1BA$1.44
Emerge OakcrestThe 8671BR,1BA$1.36
Meadowlark ApartmentsModel 1L1BR,1BA$1.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mcdonough Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mcdonough?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mcdonough is under $1,299.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mcdonough?

The cheapest apartment in Mcdonough is Grier Senior Manor which is listed at $1,140, while the average apartment in Mcdonough costs $2,649.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mcdonough?

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 147 regular apartments in Mcdonough 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 Mcdonough?

Cheap apartments in Mcdonough have an average cost of $310 which is $2,339 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mcdonough.

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