
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Downs Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (10 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Downs?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Forest Downs Studio Apartments | $970 | $970 | $970 |
Forest Downs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $955 | $3,445 |
Forest Downs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $1,100 | $4,190 |
Forest Downs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,962 | $1,275 | $3,485 |
Forest Downs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,888 | $1,752 | $1,995 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oakley Woods | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
The Park at Morella | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
Premier Club Apartments | The Premium | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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South Pine | The Brad | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.66 |
The Oakley Apartments | Lexington | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Maplewood Park | 3 Bedroom A | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Champions Glen | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Union Landing | 2 Bedroom and 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
The Park at Morella | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathrooms Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
The Parke at Oakley | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Villas at Autumn Hills | 1 bed upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Gardens at Camp Creek | Jasmine | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Oakley Woods | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,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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