
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Atlanta, GA from $300 (375 Rentals)
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Elite At Lakeview

Chez Moi Apartments

Heritage Greene Apartments

Residences at Westview

The Mallory Apartments 55+ Active Adult

Dwell at the View

Aspen Court Apartments

Symphony at Lakewood
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

Heritage Station Family

Norman Berry Village - MUST BE AGE 55+

City Central Condos

Ashley Collegetown

Parkside at Quarry Yards

The Prato at Midtown

Elite at 285

Senior Apartments age 55+ -Ashton Browns Mill

Castleton Apartments

Mechanicsville Family Apartments

ARIUM Winters Chapel

City Plaza

Stanton Park Apartments

Villages at Carver

The Stratford

LANDING SQUARE

The Motif by Morningside

Dwell at Hollywood

Dunwoody Glen

Balfour East Lake

Woodland at Cascade

Gateway South Apartments

Crystal Heights

ReNew MidTown

Terraces at Highbury Court

Gardens at Camp Creek

Park Place Townhomes

Ashley West End

Magnolia Park Apartments

District at Vinings Apartments

The Paramount

Bridges at Landrum

Dunwoody Ridge

Broadway at East Atlanta

Dunwoody Village

Colonial Square
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 | $1,806 | $663 | $10,000+ |
Atlanta 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,920 | $200 | $8,868 |
Atlanta 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,405 | $500 | $10,000+ |
Atlanta 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,832 | $925 | $10,000+ |
Atlanta 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $820 | $10,000+ |
Atlanta 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,517 | $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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Atlanta, GA Area Reviews
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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 $650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Atlanta?
The cheapest apartment in Atlanta is 2669 Woodfen Dr which is listed at $400, while the average apartment in Atlanta costs $3,464.
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 843,404 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 $475 which is $2,989 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.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.