Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East DeKalb Neighborhood of Stone Mountain, GA from $600 (157 Rentals)

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Hairston Woods
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$1,264 - $1,589
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Hairston Woods

1173 N Hairston RdStone Mountain, GA 30083
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Antioch Villas & Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Antioch Villas & Gardens

4735 Bishop Ming BlvdStone Mountain, GA 30088
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Ascend at Stone Mountain
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ascend at Stone Mountain

490 S Stone Mountain Lithonia RdStone Mountain, GA 30088
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Willow Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Lake

5100 W Mountain StStone Mountain, GA 30083
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Midwood Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Midwood Gardens

400 Ashley PlStone Mountain, GA 30083
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Antioch Manor Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Antioch Manor Estates

4711 Bishop Ming BlvdStone Mountain, GA 30088
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Park at Somerset
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Park at Somerset

640 Abberley WayStone Mountain, GA 30083
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East DeKalb, Stone Mountain, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East DeKalb Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East DeKalb area of Stone Mountain, GA is a Studio unit found at Redan Village priced from $749. The Clara has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable East DeKalb apartments for rent in Stone Mountain, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redan VillageStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$749
The ClaraBright1BR,1BA$775
Willow Creek Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$795
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
Reserve at Stone CreekAmethyst1BR,1BA$816
The Park at Greatstone1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$850
The Park At East Ponce ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$862
KRC ReserveThe Astor1BR,1BA$874
Avana ChaseOne Bedroom One Bath (610 SF)1BR,1BA$883
The Park at Carrigan2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Silver2BR,2BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East DeKalb, GA

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the East 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 Wynsley Park neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value East DeKalb apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Willow Lake starting at $1,444 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Southeast DeKalb neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East 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
Willow Lake3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
Linden Ridge2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.94
The Vue at Stone Mountain3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.06
Flourish ParkElmwood2BR,1.5BA$0.91
The Park at StonehavenGold Deluxe Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.04
Polo Club Apartments2x2BDL The Windsor2BR,2BA$1.06
The Carter 4250Entrepreneur2BR,2BA$1.00
Affinitee at Stone MountainThe Penthouse1BR,1BA$1.02
The Park At East Ponce ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.98

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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East Dekalb, Stone Mountain, GA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East DeKalb Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East DeKalb?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East DeKalb is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East DeKalb?

The cheapest apartment in East DeKalb is The Clara which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in East DeKalb costs $14,431.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East DeKalb?

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 128 regular apartments in East DeKalb 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 East DeKalb?

Cheap apartments in East DeKalb have an average cost of $197 which is $14,234 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East DeKalb.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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