
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South DeKalb Neighborhood of Lithonia, GA from $400 (202 Rentals)
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Woodcrest Village

Windward Forest

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2128 Silva Ct

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634 Stokeswood Ave SE

Covington Glen

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Ridgewood

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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 | $1,837 | $749 | $9,929 |
South DeKalb 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $400 | $6,859 |
South DeKalb 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $500 | $8,510 |
South DeKalb 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,057 | $930 | $10,000+ |
South DeKalb 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,441 | $1,645 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 202 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 Aurora priced from $729. Valleyfield Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. 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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Aurora | A1AV-40% | 1BR,1BA | $729 |
Valleyfield Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Redan Village | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
The Park at Carrigan | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
East Perimeter Pointe Apartments | A2 - A5 | 1BR,1BA | $863 |
Manor at Indian Creek | 1 Bed 710 sf | 1BR,1BA | $877 |
Brentwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Spring Chase Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Ashgrove Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Reserve at Stone Creek | Amethyst | 1BR,1BA | $919 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South DeKalb, GA
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South DeKalb area is the $0.67 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 2784 Claire Terrace Model at 2784 Claire Terrace, Unit Dan starting at $2,450 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Oakhurst 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 | $0.67 |
2784 Claire Terrace, Unit Dan | 2784 Claire Terrace | 5BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Orchard Walk | 3 Bedroom Two and a Half Bathroom Townhome-60% | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.01 |
The Hills at Fairington | 2 BR TH | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
The Groves Lithonia | C3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Uphill Flats | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Wesley Club | 2BR/1.5BA TOWNHOME | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
The Woodridge Apartment Homes | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
The Quarry | 2BR/2BA Medium | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Hidden Woods | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
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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 $919.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South DeKalb?
The cheapest apartment in South DeKalb is Aurora which is listed at $729, while the average apartment in South DeKalb costs $2,660.
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 219 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 $395 which is $2,265 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South DeKalb.
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