Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Claire Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (58 Rentals)

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Grove Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Gardens

1925 Glenwood Ave SEAtlanta, GA 30316
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159 Whitefoord
2 Bedroom Apartments

159 Whitefoord

159 Whitefoord AveAtlanta, GA 30317
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Highland Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Manor

425-429 N Highland AveAtlanta, GA 30307
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Seminole Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Seminole Court

589 NE Seminole AveAtlanta, GA 30307
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Retreat at Edgewood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Retreat at Edgewood

150 Hutchinson St NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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The Greenwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Greenwood

915-919 NE Greenwood AveAtlanta, GA 30306
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Briarwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood Apartments

1078 Briarcliff Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30306
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The Frederica
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Frederica

733-741 Frederica St NEAtlanta, GA 30306
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2040
2 Bedroom Apartments

2040

2040 Dekalb Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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1414 Euclid Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1414 Euclid Ave

1352-1360 North Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30307
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1760 Memorial
2 Bedroom Apartments

1760 Memorial

1760 Memorial Dr SEAtlanta, GA 30317

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Lake Claire, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Claire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Claire area of Atlanta, GA is a 7 Beds unit found at Ella priced from $1,049. The Pines on Scott has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Lake Claire apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EllaCo-Living7BR,7BA$1,049
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,199
Station Square Apartmentsnormal U2BR,1BA$1,199
1494 Memorial DriveMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,200
QuillWorkForce StudiosStudio,1BA$1,249
Spoke ApartmentsS2AStudio,1BA$1,275
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1,275
Gibson by RadiusS1Studio,1BA$1,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Claire, GA

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Claire area is the $1.87 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 934-950 Ponce De Leon Avenue in the in the Virginia Highland neighborhood starting from $2,525. The second greatest value Lake Claire apartment is the Chestnut Model at Briarcliff Court Condos starting at $1,800 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Virginia Highland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Claire apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
934-950 Ponce De Leon Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.87
Briarcliff Court CondosChestnut2BR,2BA$1.80
860 Briarcliff RoadER 1x1 L1BR,1BA$1.82
EnsoEnso 21BR,1BA$1.85
Station Square Apartmentsnormal U2BR,1BA$1.60
965 Todd Rd NE, Unit B965 Todd Rd NE1BR,1BA$1.77
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Glenwood Park LoftsS2Studio ,1BA$1.88
Element at KirkwoodA11BR,1BA$1.82
905 Briarcliff Rd NE, Unit Lux 1 BR905 Briarcliff Rd NE1BR,1BA$1.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lake Claire, Atlanta, GA

Ranked #47

Among neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Georgia, including Atlanta. 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 the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Lake Claire Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Claire Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lake Claire?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Claire is under $1,320.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Claire?

The cheapest apartment in Lake Claire is The Pines on Scott which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Lake Claire costs $12,920.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Claire?

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 14 regular apartments in Lake Claire 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 Lake Claire?

Cheap apartments in Lake Claire have an average cost of $176 which is $12,744 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Claire.

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