Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Atlanta, GA from $300 (37 Rentals)

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Rentals in Atlanta near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.

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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

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CAU Suites
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

CAU Suites

128 Mildred St SWAtlanta, GA 30314
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Inspire
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Inspire

564 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NWAtlanta, GA 30313
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960 Spring St NW
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

960 Spring St NW

960 Spring St NWAtlanta, GA 30309
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The Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ridge

1945 Ridgewood Dr NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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Getting Around Atlanta, GA

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60 / 100

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Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

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February 25, 2025

Really 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 $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 $3,494.

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 836,687 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 $466 which is $3,028 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Atlanta.

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