
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scottdale, GA from $500 (154 Rentals)
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3022 Greco Pl

3022 Greco Pl

Mills Creek Crossing

3519 Creekview Pl

3517 Creekview Pl

721 Ford Pl

Creekview Court

Redan Village

The Clara
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1 Rainbow Dr

1 Rainbow Dr

1 Rainbow Dr

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Avondale Village

Room in Condo on Brockett Pl

3331 Midway Rd

Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes
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Sage Pointe

1 Rainbow Dr

Reserve at Twin Oaks

1411 Clairmont Rd

1411 Clairmont Rd

3865 Redan Rd

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Ridgewood
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Manor at Indian Creek

Clarkston Station

Kristopher Woods

3323 Midway Rd

The Clarion Apartments

Woodside Village

Flourish Park

Domain & Gateway at Cedar

Barrington

3865 Redan Rd
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Scottdale, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Scottdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Scottdale Studio Apartments | $1,682 | $749 | $3,408 |
| Cheap Scottdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $768 | $6,058 |
| Cheap Scottdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,888 | $825 | $6,959 |
| Cheap Scottdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,177 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Scottdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $1,850 | $3,725 |
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Cheapest Available Scottdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Scottdale, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Clara in the Wynsley Park neighborhood priced from $768. Redan Village in the South DeKalb 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 Scottdale apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clara | Blaze | 1BR,1BA | $768 |
| Redan Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Oak Creek Apartments | Classic Studio Unit | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Pines at Lawrenceville Apartments | Colorado | Studio,1BA | $882 |
| Willow Creek Apartments | Willow 2Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Avondale Village | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Flourish Park | Fernwood | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Sage Pointe | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Forty15 Apartments | The Dogwood | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scottdale, GA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scottdale area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2162 Heritage Heights Model at 2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights in the in the Toco Hills neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Scottdale apartment is the 3x2 Model at Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes starting at $1,380 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the South DeKalb neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scottdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2162 Heritage Heights, Unit Heritage Heights | 2162 Heritage Heights | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Linden Ridge | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Avondale Townhomes | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| Clarkston Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Flourish Park | Elmwood | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
| Forty15 Apartments | The Flowering Pink Dogwood | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Woodside Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Clara | Bright | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scottdale Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Scottdale?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Scottdale is at Oak Creek Apartments listed at $800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scottdale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scottdale Apartment is $768 at The Clara.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Scottdale Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Scottdale is starting from $895 at Willow Creek Apartments.
What is the most affordable Scottdale Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Scottdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Clara and starts from $1,049.
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