Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $300 (181 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 1 Bed unit found at 506 McWilliams Rd SE priced from $610. 1802 Evans Dr SW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable South Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
506 McWilliams Rd SE506 McWilliams Rd SE1BR,1BA$610
1802 Evans Dr SW1802 Evans Dr SW1BR,1BA$635
Regency ParkE1Studio,1BA$663
3196 Laurel Ridge Cir3196 Laurel Ridge Cir1BR,1BA$675
1933 Beecher St SW1933 Beecher St SW1BR,1BA$675
2576 Peyton Woods Trl SW2576 Peyton Woods Trl SW1BR,1BA$675
197 Polar Rock Rd SW197 Polar Rock Rd SW1BR,1BA$725
851 Dill Ave SW851 Dill Ave SW1BR,1BA$750
Retreat at GreenbriarStudio - R2Studio,1BA$799
Hills at Greenbriar1 Bed 1 Bath 660sf A1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Atlanta, GA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Atlanta area is the $0.24 price per square foot 1765 Cascade Ter SW Model at 1765 Cascade Ter SW in the in the Capitol View neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value South Atlanta apartment is the 851 Dill Ave SW Model at 851 Dill Ave SW starting at $750 with a $0.28 price per square foot in the Summerhill 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.
1765 Cascade Ter SW1765 Cascade Ter SW1BR,1BA$0.24
851 Dill Ave SW851 Dill Ave SW1BR,1BA$0.28
197 Polar Rock Rd SW197 Polar Rock Rd SW1BR,1BA$0.35
197 Polar Rock Rd SW197 Polar Rock Rd SW1BR,1BA$0.35
1802 Evans Dr SW1802 Evans Dr SW1BR,1BA$0.33
2576 Peyton Woods Trl SW2576 Peyton Woods Trl SW1BR,1BA$0.37
506 McWilliams Rd SE506 McWilliams Rd SE1BR,1BA$0.35
1689 Campbellton Rd SW1689 Campbellton Rd SW1BR,1BA$0.47
2401 Edgewater Dr SW2401 Edgewater Dr SW1BR,1BA$0.65
3196 Laurel Ridge Cir3196 Laurel Ridge Cir1BR,1BA$0.45
1933 Beecher St SW1933 Beecher St SW1BR,1BA$0.45
1933 Beecher St SW1933 Beecher St SW1BR,1BA$0.45

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South Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Ranked #45

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

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4.0
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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 $799.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Atlanta is 506 McWilliams Rd SE which is listed at $610, while the average apartment in South Atlanta costs $1,600.

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 4,974 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 $347 which is $1,253 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Atlanta.

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