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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

UNITY PLACE

744 North Ave NWAtlanta, GA 30318
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2099 Martin Luther King DrAtlanta, GA 30310
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Bankhead, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bankhead Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bankhead area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villages of Castleberry I&II priced from $841. Parkside at Quarry Yards has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Bankhead apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$841
Parkside at Quarry Yards1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$930
Ashley CollegetownThe Allegro1BR,1BA$999
Mechanicsville Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
Gardens at Washington Park 12 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,036
Inspire2x2 Bunk Balcony2BR,2BA$1,085
Dwell at HollywoodHolly 2x12BR,1BA$1,099
Heritage Square ApartmentsHeritage Den2BR,1BA$1,100
Magnolia Park ApartmentsOrchid1BR,1BA$1,105
12Hundred Studios1/1.00Studio,1BA$1,119

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bankhead, GA

As of August 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bankhead area is the $1.00 price per square foot 130 Luckie St NW Model at 130 Luckie St NW, Unit 3010B in the in the Centennial Place neighborhood starting from $1,305. The second greatest value Bankhead apartment is the 384 Sunset Ave NW Model at 384 Sunset Ave NW, Unit 4 starting at $1,350 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Bellwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bankhead apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
130 Luckie St NW, Unit 3010B130 Luckie St NW4BR,4BA$1.00
384 Sunset Ave NW, Unit 4384 Sunset Ave NW2BR,1BA$1.13
Parkside at Quarry Yards3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
InTown Lofts2 Bed 2 Bath H2BR,2BA$1.61
Ashley CollegetownThe Cadence2BR,1BA$1.29
Dwell at HollywoodHolly 2x12BR,1BA$1.22
Westmar Student Lofts2BR/2BA - Elite Tech2BR,2BA$1.17
Mechanicsville Family Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.33
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$1.18
Heritage Square ApartmentsHeritage Den2BR,1BA$1.57

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Bankhead, Atlanta, GA

Ranked #204

Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Bankhead, Atlanta, and the greater Atlanta area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Bankhead Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bankhead Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bankhead?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bankhead is under $1,119.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bankhead?

The cheapest apartment in Bankhead is The Villages of Castleberry I&II which is listed at $841, while the average apartment in Bankhead costs $3,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bankhead?

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 195 regular apartments in Bankhead 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 Bankhead?

Cheap apartments in Bankhead have an average cost of $719 which is $2,381 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bankhead.

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