Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Great Lakes Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $800 (19 Rentals)

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Emory Woods Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emory Woods Apartments

2085 Powell LnDecatur, GA 30033
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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1400 Church StDecatur, GA 30030
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Ponce Properties
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ponce Properties

108 E Ponce de Leon AveDecatur, GA 30030
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Great Lakes, Decatur, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Great Lakes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Great Lakes area of Decatur, GA is a 2 Beds unit found at Campus Crossings Briarcliff priced from $1,130. The Pines on Scott has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Great Lakes apartments for rent in Decatur, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campus Crossings Briarcliff2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B92BR,2BA$1,130
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,199
QuillWorkForce StudiosStudio,1BA$1,249
Ponce Properties081BR,1BA$1,350
MAA BriarcliffTraditional 1x1 563-612 SF1BR,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Great Lakes, GA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Great Lakes area is the $2.19 price per square foot 466 Burlington Rd NE Model at 466 Burlington Rd NE, Unit A in the in the Little Five Points neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Great Lakes apartment is the 2x1 Model at Amberidge Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Great Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
466 Burlington Rd NE, Unit A466 Burlington Rd NE2BR,1BA$2.19
Amberidge Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.90
The Apartments at President Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Resia Willows Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.09
Candler Commons2x1 Renovated2BR,1BA$2.23
Avery GlenA11BR,1BA$2.07
Gables MontclairA1-York1BR,1BA$2.03
The Pines on Scott1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Calibre WoodsHampton Deluxe1BR,1BA$2.05
MAA BriarcliffTraditional 1x1 563-612 SF1BR,1BA$2.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Great Lakes, Decatur, GA

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Great Lakes Neighborhood in Decatur, GA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Great Lakes Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Great Lakes?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Great Lakes is under $1,523.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Great Lakes?

The cheapest apartment in Great Lakes is The Pines on Scott which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Great Lakes costs $2,139.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Great Lakes?

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 193 regular apartments in Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes?

Cheap apartments in Great Lakes have an average cost of $1,244 which is $895 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Great Lakes.

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