
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Atlanta, GA from $200 (844 Rentals)


Room in House on Butner Rd

3525 Creighton Rd SW

5326 Heather Ln

540 Paines Ave NW

Room in Duplex on Jones Ave NW

Room in House on Beecher St SW

Room in Duplex on Jones Ave NW

Room in Duplex on Hightower Ct NW

243 Oakcliff Ct NW
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Room in House on Peyton Woods Trail SW

1321 Oak St SW

Room in Duplex on Cedar Ave NW

Room in House on Griffin St NW

Room in House on Morris Brown Dr SW

Room in Townhome on Bateman Drive SE

Room in House on Godfrey Dr NW

Hills at Greenbriar

462 Whitehall Ter SW

Room in House on Santa Barbara Dr NW
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The Villages of Castleberry I&II

Adair Court

3596 N Stratford Rd NE

1935 Alison Ct

Castleton Apartments

Greenbriar Glen

Room in House on Harlan Rd SW

Intrada Westside Apartments
Atlanta's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Atlanta and the best places to live with original content written by our Atlanta, GA Local Expert Jan Boling

Elite At Lakeview

Room in Condo on Huntingdon Chase

64 Willis Mill Rd SW

224 Andrew J Hairston PL NW

The Mallory Apartments 55+ Active Adult

634 Stokeswood Ave SE

Room in House on Campbellton Rd SW

Norman Berry Village - MUST BE AGE 55+

Residences at Westview

The Halsten at Vinings Mountain

ARIUM Winters Chapel

City Central Condos

Bedford Park Apartments

Reserve at Birch Creek Apartments

Parkside at Quarry Yards

Briarcliff Apartments

Heritage Greene Apartments
Atlanta, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Atlanta?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Atlanta Studio Apartments | $1,812 | $663 | $10,000+ |
Atlanta 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,907 | $200 | $10,000+ |
Atlanta 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $500 | $10,000+ |
Atlanta 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,686 | $810 | $10,000+ |
Atlanta 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $719 | $10,000+ |
Atlanta 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,956 | $875 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Atlanta, GA
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Atlanta, GA Area Reviews
Suzette • 2+ years in Atlanta
April 3, 2025Love living here. Grew up in the South in Florida and moved here to Atlanta about 4 years ago. Traffic can be bad sometimes, but overall pretty neat. And I love going to Braves games!
Trey
February 25, 2025Really like the city of Atlanta. The trees everywhere are quite beautiful and there is always plenty to do. The traffic can be a bit rough some times, but overall a great city.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Atlanta Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Atlanta?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Atlanta is under $819.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Atlanta?
The cheapest apartment in Atlanta is Aurora which is listed at $729, while the average apartment in Atlanta costs $3,579.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Atlanta?
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 30,208 regular apartments in Atlanta 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 Atlanta?
Cheap apartments in Atlanta have an average cost of $398 which is $3,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Atlanta.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

An Atlanta Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in the Atlanta Area
Written by: Jan Boling
Atlanta, Georgia is a large, modern city with many neighborhoods that welcome both newcomers and natives.

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Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters
Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.