Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Atlanta Neighborhood of Atlanta, GA from $600 (19 Rentals)

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Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Atlanta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Atlanta area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hills at Greenbriar priced from $799. Retreat at Greenbriar has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Southwest Atlanta apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hills at Greenbriar1 Bed 1 Bath 660sf A1BR,1BA$799
Retreat at GreenbriarStudio - R2Studio,1BA$799
Regal Heights1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$859
Castleton Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$885
Brentwood CommonsA41BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Atlanta, GA

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Atlanta area is the $1.16 price per square foot **Renovated ** Townhouse Model at Canopy West Apartments in the in the Greenbriar neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Southwest Atlanta apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Greens at Cascade Apartment Homes starting at $1,290 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Harland Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Atlanta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canopy West Apartments**Renovated ** Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.16
The Greens at Cascade Apartment Homes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12
Reserve at Birch Creek Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.13
Westwood GlenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Appletree Townhomes 2328 Campbellton Rd SW1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.25
City Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.19
Castleton Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$1.19
Regal Heights1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Brentwood CommonsA21BR,1BA$1.31
Hills at Greenbriar1 Bed 1 Bath 660sf A1BR,1BA$1.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Ranked #280

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around the Southwest Atlanta Neighborhood in Atlanta, GA

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Atlanta Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Atlanta is Hills at Greenbriar which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Southwest Atlanta costs $2,680.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 41 regular apartments in Southwest 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 Southwest Atlanta?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Atlanta have an average cost of $193 which is $2,487 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Atlanta.

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