Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (156 Rentals)

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Eastside Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eastside Atlanta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastside Atlanta area of Atlanta, GA is a 7 Beds unit found at Ella priced from $879. The Prato at Midtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $934. Here are the most affordable Eastside Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EllaCo-Living7BR,7BA$879
The Prato at Midtown0x1B RenovatedStudio,1BA$934
The Mix ApartmentsD34BR,4BA$995
Auburn GlennPlan A1BR,1BA$999
The SteedeA1 70%1BR,1BA$999
Broadway at East AtlantaThe Trek1BR,1BA$1,124
Candler Reserve1b1BR,1BA$1,143
Balfour East LakeOakland2BR,1BA$1,147
Townhouse AtlantaDeluxe1BR,1BA$1,153
Capitol GatewayAlbany1BR,1BA$1,158

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside Atlanta, GA

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastside Atlanta area is the $1.31 price per square foot 1475 Eastland Rd SE Model at 1475 Eastland Rd SE in the in the Ormewood Park neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Eastside Atlanta apartment is the A3 Model at Ashley Auburn Pointe starting at $1,945 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Little Five Points neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastside Atlanta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1475 Eastland Rd SE1475 Eastland Rd SE4BR,3.5BA$1.31
Ashley Auburn PointeA33BR,2BA$1.52
117 Thayer Ave SE117 Thayer Ave SE3BR,1BA$1.33
Hillcrest ParkThe Spruce B12BR,1BA$1.24
The MeridianTwo Bedroom - 2A2BR,2BA$1.43
Element at KirkwoodB12BR,1BA$1.53
Balfour East LakeOakland2BR,1BA$1.30
Candler Reserve1b1BR,1BA$1.49
Broadway at East AtlantaThe Trek1BR,1BA$1.55
Auburn GlennPlan A1BR,1BA$1.44

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastside Atlanta Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Eastside Atlanta?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastside Atlanta is under $1,158.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastside Atlanta?

The cheapest apartment in Eastside Atlanta is Auburn Glenn which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Eastside Atlanta costs $2,847.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastside 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 72 regular apartments in Eastside 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 Eastside Atlanta?

Cheap apartments in Eastside Atlanta have an average cost of $444 which is $2,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastside Atlanta.

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