Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rockdale Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $400 (46 Rentals)

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UNITY PLACE
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

UNITY PLACE

744 North Ave NWAtlanta, GA 30318
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Reserve at Hollywood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Hollywood

1634 Hollywood Rd NWAtlanta, GA 30318
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Ashby Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashby Park Apartments

880 Rock St NWAtlanta, GA 30314
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Fairway Court Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway Court Apartments

1247 Joseph E. Boone BlvdAtlanta, GA 30314
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Westside Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westside Crossing

2265 Perry Blvd NWAtlanta, GA 30318
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Villa at the Dome
3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa at the Dome

515 Rhodes St NWAtlanta, GA 30314
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Westpoint View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westpoint View

1197 Simpson Rd NWAtlanta, GA 30314
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Heritage Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Pointe

1350 Mayson Turner Rd NWAtlanta, GA 30314
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Avana Westside
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avana Westside

1040 Huff RdAtlanta, GA 30318
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Columbia Heritage
2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Heritage

1900 NW Perry BlvdAtlanta, GA 30318
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700 Neal St
2 Bedroom Apartments

700 Neal St

700 Neal StAtlanta, GA 30318
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Westlake Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Village

1655 W Lake Ct NWAtlanta, GA 30314
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Rockdale, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rockdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rockdale area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Intrada Westside Apartments priced from $875. The Mallory Apartments 55+ Active Adult has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Rockdale apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Intrada Westside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
The Mallory Apartments 55+ Active AdultA 60%1BR,1BA$899
Parkside at Quarry Yards1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$930
Westside Future Fund2Bed1Bth1BR,1BA$1,008
743 @ Howell MillStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,075
ReNew MidTownFayette STStudio,1BA$1,085
Dwell at HollywoodHolly 2x1WD2BR,1BA$1,099
Dwell at the ViewView 2x12BR,1BA$1,099
Magnolia Park ApartmentsOrchid1BR,1BA$1,105
12Hundred Studios1/1.00Studio,1BA$1,119

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, GA

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rockdale area is the $1.62 price per square foot Baden Model at The Alexander at the District Apartments in the in the Buckhead neighborhood starting from $1,848. The second greatest value Rockdale apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Parkside at Quarry Yards starting at $1,275 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Vine City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Alexander at the District ApartmentsBaden2BR,2BA$1.62
Parkside at Quarry Yards3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
345 Lanier2x12BR,1BA$1.21
M StreetPaces1BR,1BA$1.50
Dwell at HollywoodHolly 2x1WD2BR,1BA$1.22
Westmar Student Lofts2BR/2BA - Elite Tech2BR,2BA$1.24
Beautifully Remodel 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.50
Dwell at the ViewView 2x12BR,1BA$1.46
Intrada Westside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
The Mallory Apartments 55+ Active AdultA 70%1BR,1BA$1.64

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Rockdale, Atlanta, GA

Ranked #208

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

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4.0
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Atlanta. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockdale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rockdale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rockdale is under $1,119.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rockdale?

The cheapest apartment in Rockdale is Intrada Westside Apartments which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Rockdale costs $2,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rockdale?

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 94 regular apartments in Rockdale 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 Rockdale?

Cheap apartments in Rockdale have an average cost of $504 which is $1,791 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rockdale.

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