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property at 637 Pointe S Pkwy

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

637 Pointe S Pkwy

JonesboroGA30238
property at 500 Mica Trc

$1,020

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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500 Mica Trc

AtlantaGA30349

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property at 112 Burkshire Ct

$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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112 Burkshire Ct

JonesboroGA30236
property at 1150 GA-138

$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1150 GA-138

JonesboroGA30236

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Riverdale, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverdale, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Blue Sky Landing in the Spring Valley neighborhood priced from $673. Poplar Springs Apartments in the Old National East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blue Sky LandingThe Sunrise1BR,1BA$673
Poplar Springs Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
Embarcadero Club ApartmentsThe Anza 1x11BR,1BA$833
Rhythm at RiverdaleSTUDIO RENOVATEDStudio,1BA$875
Vineyard Pointe Apartments11BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, GA

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3/2.5 Townhome Model at Townhomes at Pleasant Hill in the in the Old National East neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the C2 Model at Redwood Ridge starting at $1,309 with a $0.86 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at Pleasant Hill3/2.5 Townhome3BR,2.5BA$0.95
Redwood RidgeC23BR,2.5BA$0.86
Maplewood PointeThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.00
Lakeside TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.93
PinebrookeB Elite3BR,2BA$1.03
Stratford Arms2 x 1.52BR,1.5BA$1.04
Centennial RidgeB12BR,1BA$0.99
Ascent at Riverdale2x2S FR2BR,2BA$1.00
Broadway Townhomes2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.04
Oak RunTwo Bedroom Garden Home2BR,1BA$0.99

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Atlanta

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverdale?

There are currently 173 Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, GA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $12,982. There are also 358 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverdale ranging from $570 to $5,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riverdale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riverdale ranges from $570 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,598.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Riverdale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Riverdale range from $1,150 to $3,299, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

Expert Rental Resources

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Atlanta, Georgia is a large, modern city with many neighborhoods that welcome both newcomers and natives.

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Atlanta

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a member of the Apartment Home Living team, I am honored to share all I know about the fabulous city that I affectionately call ATL.

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