Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Downs Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (10 Rentals)

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Oakley Shoals
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakley Shoals

6295 Oakley RdUnion City, GA 30291
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Shannon Woods Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shannon Woods Apartments

6370 Shannon PkyUnion City, GA 30291
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Forest Downs, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Downs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Downs area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakley Woods priced from $955. The Park at Morella has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $960. Here are the most affordable Forest Downs apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakley WoodsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$955
The Park at Morella1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$960
Premier Club ApartmentsThe Premium1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Downs, GA

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Downs area is the $1.66 price per square foot The Brad Model at South Pine in the in the Williams Bluff neighborhood starting from $2,209. The second greatest value Forest Downs apartment is the Lexington Model at The Oakley Apartments starting at $1,619 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Downs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
South PineThe Brad2BR,2.5BA$1.66
The Oakley ApartmentsLexington3BR,2BA$1.30
Maplewood Park3 Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1.34
Champions GlenB22BR,2BA$1.44
Union Landing2 Bedroom and 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.21
The Park at Morella1 Bedroom / 1 Bathrooms Platinum1BR,1BA$1.38
The Parke at OakleyA31BR,1BA$1.87
Villas at Autumn Hills1 bed upgrade1BR,1BA$1.77
Gardens at Camp CreekJasmine1BR,1BA$1.61
Oakley WoodsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Downs Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Downs?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Downs is Oakley Woods which is listed at $955, while the average apartment in Forest Downs costs $1,806.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Downs?

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 13 regular apartments in Forest Downs 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 Forest Downs?

Cheap apartments in Forest Downs have an average cost of $213 which is $1,593 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Downs.

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