Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South DeKalb Neighborhood of Lithonia, GA from $400 (204 Rentals)
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South DeKalb, Lithonia, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South DeKalb?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South DeKalb Studio Apartments | $1,879 | $749 | $9,929 |
South DeKalb 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $400 | $7,012 |
South DeKalb 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $500 | $10,000+ |
South DeKalb 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,051 | $930 | $10,000+ |
South DeKalb 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,595 | $1,570 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 204 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South DeKalb Neighborhood of Lithonia, GA.
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Cheapest Available South DeKalb Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South DeKalb area of Atlanta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2669 Woodfen Dr priced from $400. 6172 Sayler Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $500. Here are the most affordable South DeKalb apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2669 Woodfen Dr | 2669 Woodfen Dr | 1BR,1BA | $400 |
6172 Sayler Park | 6172 Sayler Park | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
3920 Prentiss Dr | 3920 Prentiss Dr | 1BR,1BA | $515 |
2128 Silva Ct | 2128 Silva Ct | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
693 Tahoe Cir | 693 Tahoe Cir | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
4092 Lindsey Dr | 4092 Lindsey Dr | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
3006 Thrasher Cir | 3006 Thrasher Cir | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
7136 Woodstone Dr | 7136 Woodstone Dr | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
3490 Newberry Trl | 3490 Newberry Trl | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
2451 Glenrock Dr | 2451 Glenrock Dr | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South DeKalb, GA
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South DeKalb area is the $0.62 price per square foot 4705 Lantern Ct Model at 4705 Lantern Ct, Unit Upscale family home in the in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value South DeKalb apartment is the 317 Morgan Pl SE Model at 317 Morgan Pl SE starting at $1,280 with a $0.41 price per square foot in the Adair Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South DeKalb apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4705 Lantern Ct, Unit Upscale family home | 4705 Lantern Ct | 5BR,4.5BA | $0.62 |
317 Morgan Pl SE | 317 Morgan Pl SE | 1BR,1BA | $0.41 |
2191 Lost Forest Ln SW | 2191 Lost Forest Ln SW | 4BR,3BA | $0.72 |
7136 Woodstone Dr | 7136 Woodstone Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
1957 Phillips Lake Bluff | 1957 Phillips Lake Bluff | 4BR,3BA | $0.84 |
4845 Bridle Point Pkwy | 4845 Bridle Point Pkwy | 3BR,2BA | $0.81 |
3660 Bramblevine Cir | 3660 Bramblevine Cir | 3BR,1BA | $0.89 |
3490 Newberry Trl | 3490 Newberry Trl | 1BR,1BA | $0.35 |
2023 Austin Park Cir | 2023 Austin Park Cir | 1BR,1BA | $0.51 |
2691 Evans Mill Dr | 2691 Evans Mill Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South DeKalb Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South DeKalb?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South DeKalb is under $650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South DeKalb?
The cheapest apartment in South DeKalb is 2669 Woodfen Dr which is listed at $400, while the average apartment in South DeKalb costs $2,825.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South DeKalb?
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 615 regular apartments in South DeKalb 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 DeKalb?
Cheap apartments in South DeKalb have an average cost of $449 which is $2,376 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South DeKalb.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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