Cheap Apartments for Rent in Atlanta, GA from $300 (1,170 Rentals)

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Atlanta, GA

Pricing Updated: 04/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Atlanta, GA area range in price from $200 to $24,320 with an overall median price of $2,888. The three Atlanta neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are George High at $1,000, Audobon Forest West at $799, and Connally at $799. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Atlanta Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
George High$1,000$1,0001
Audobon Forest West$1,247$799159
Connally$1,247$79999
Magnum Manor$1,247$799118
Campbellton Road$1,300$799129
Cascade Avenue$1,300$850169
Venetian Hills$1,300$847162
Laurens Valley$1,324$799143
Old National East$1,350$795120
Cascade Heights$1,370$799344

Cheapest Available Atlanta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at 620 Blueangel Dr in the Union Crossing neighborhood priced from $450. 2800 Butner Rd in the Deerwood Reserve neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Atlanta apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
620 Blueangel Dr620 Blueangel Dr1BR,1BA$450
2800 Butner Rd2800 Butner Rd1BR,1BA$525
1123 Jones Ave NW1123 Jones Ave NW1BR,1BA$595
1933 Beecher St SW1933 Beecher St SW1BR,1BA$625
1123 Jones Ave NW1123 Jones Ave NW1BR,1BA$625
3490 Newberry Trl3490 Newberry Trl1BR,1BA$650
693 Tahoe Cir693 Tahoe Cir1BR,1BA$650
4850 W Park Cir4850 W Park Cir1BR,1BA$650
2557 Hightower Ct NW2557 Hightower Ct NW1BR,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atlanta, GA

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Atlanta area is the $0.37 price per square foot 887 Kings Ct NE Model at 887 Kings Ct NE, Unit 887 Kings Ct in the in the Virginia Highland neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Atlanta apartment is the 1765 Cascade Ter SW Model at 1765 Cascade Ter SW starting at $850 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the Capitol View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Atlanta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
887 Kings Ct NE, Unit 887 Kings Ct887 Kings Ct NE1BR,1BA$0.37
1765 Cascade Ter SW1765 Cascade Ter SW1BR,1BA$0.25
317 Morgan Pl SE317 Morgan Pl SE1BR,1BA$0.41
851 Dill Ave SW851 Dill Ave SW1BR,1BA$0.28
107 Douglas Dr SE107 Douglas Dr SE1BR,1BA$0.41
2576 Peyton Woods Trl SW2576 Peyton Woods Trl SW1BR,1BA$0.37
2800 Butner Rd2800 Butner Rd1BR,1BA$0.28
3490 Newberry Trl3490 Newberry Trl1BR,1BA$0.35
1689 Campbellton Rd SW1689 Campbellton Rd SW1BR,1BA$0.41
1933 Beecher St SW1933 Beecher St SW1BR,1BA$0.42

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Atlanta Overview

Atlanta, Georgia is one of the most exciting cities to call home in the United States. The Georgian capital is known for its culture, thriving economy and historical setting.

Even with a population over 6 million people, Atlanta still maintains its Southern charm and hospitality. You will never feel swallowed in the hustle of city life, and the locals are known to be welcoming and warm.

Why live in Atlanta, GA?

If you are having questions about why you should choose Atlanta consider what you find important in a city. Atlanta is known for its unique feel that captures Southern hospitality with big city life. The culture is rich and diverse. It dates back hundreds of years and is a beautiful blend of many points in time and ethnic groups.

For the sports fan you will find many major national teams such as the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Hawks. No matter your interests you will find something to appreciate in this wonderful city. It offers enough to keep any and every type of person satisfied. Calling Atlanta home means becoming a part of a family.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Atlanta, GA

Ranked #1

Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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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Trey

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 620 Blueangel Dr which is listed at $450, while the average apartment in Atlanta costs $2,888.

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 28,007 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 $454 which is $2,434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Atlanta.

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