Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Downtown Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $800 (10 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the South Downtown Atlanta area of Atlanta.

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South Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Downtown Atlanta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Downtown Atlanta area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villages of Castleberry I&II priced from $841. City Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable South Downtown Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$841
City PlazaExecutive1BR,1BA$1,030
InTown Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Downtown Atlanta, GA

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Downtown Atlanta area is the $2.63 price per square foot PH09 Model at Trace in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $3,702. The second greatest value South Downtown Atlanta apartment is the Marquis Model at City Plaza starting at $1,995 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Downtown Atlanta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Downtown Atlanta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
TracePH092BR,2.5BA$2.63
City PlazaMarquis2BR,2BA$1.71
InTown Lofts2 Bed 2 Bath H2BR,2BA$1.61
Flats on Maple Street2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.88
The Lookout O4WCandler1BR,1BA$1.99
The Villages of Castleberry I&IIThe Alder1BR,1BA$1.18
Bexley SummerhillDavidStudio ,1BA$2.62
Platform Grant ParkS2Studio ,1BA$2.38
MC Kiser LoftsStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.50
MAA Centennial ParkStudio 0x1 478 SF-fpStudio ,1BA$2.79

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Getting Around the South Downtown Atlanta Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

79 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Downtown Atlanta Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Downtown Atlanta?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Downtown Atlanta is under $1,534.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Downtown Atlanta is The Villages of Castleberry I&II which is listed at $841, while the average apartment in South Downtown Atlanta costs $2,897.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Downtown 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 69 regular apartments in South Downtown 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 Downtown Atlanta?

Cheap apartments in South Downtown Atlanta have an average cost of $771 which is $2,126 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Downtown Atlanta.

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