Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $300 (187 Rentals)

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South Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Atlanta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Atlanta area of Atlanta, GA is a Studio unit found at Regency Park priced from $663. Retreat at Greenbriar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable South Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency ParkE1Studio,1BA$663
Retreat at GreenbriarStudio - R2Studio,1BA$799
Hills at Greenbriar1 Bed 1 Bath 660sf A1BR,1BA$799
Sheraton House Apartments1x11BR,1BA$800
Elite At LakeviewStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$819
Reserve at Maple Ridge1x1B1BR,1BA$840
Heritage Greene ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$857
Regal Heights1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$859
Elite at City View1 Bed 1 Bath Ellington1BR,1BA$879
Castleton Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Atlanta, GA

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Atlanta area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at WestPoint Creek Townhomes in the in the Jamestown neighborhood starting from $1,520. The second greatest value South Atlanta apartment is the The Ellington - 3/2.5 Model at Greenbriar Commons starting at $1,353 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Greenbriar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Atlanta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WestPoint Creek Townhomes3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.01
Greenbriar CommonsThe Ellington - 3/2.53BR,2.5BA$0.90
The Oaks at Commerce3/1.503BR,1.5BA$1.06
Bolden Courts Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Springview ApartmentsSpringview Apartments: 2 Bedroom & 2 Bath Apart...2BR,2BA$1.10
Sheraton House Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.94
Chez Moi ApartmentsFLAT2BR,1BA$1.05
Donnelly CourtDonnelly Court2BR,1BA$1.11
Nirvana At Glenrose1 Bed 1 Bath Platinum1BR,1BA$1.09
CENTRAL PARK APARTMENTS1x11BR,1BA$1.07

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Atlanta, Georgia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Atlanta Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Atlanta?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Atlanta is under $885.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Atlanta is Hills at Greenbriar which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in South Atlanta costs $3,330.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 163 regular apartments in South 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 South Atlanta?

Cheap apartments in South Atlanta have an average cost of $287 which is $3,043 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Atlanta.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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