Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $1,249 (4 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Lake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
East Lake Studio Apartments | $1,822 | $1,249 | $9,929 |
East Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $1,112 | $6,859 |
East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,320 | $1,204 | $6,335 |
East Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,274 | $1,675 | $8,260 |
East Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,025 | $2,015 | $2,035 |
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Getting Around the East Lake Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
29 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Lake is under $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lake?
The cheapest apartment in East Lake is Quill which is listed at $1,249, while the average apartment in East Lake costs $2,875.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Lake?
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 12 regular apartments in East Lake 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 East Lake?
Cheap apartments in East Lake have an average cost of $331 which is $2,544 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lake.
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