Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South DeKalb Neighborhood of Lithonia, GA from $400 (206 Rentals)

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South DeKalb, Lithonia, GA Local Guide

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. Redan Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable South DeKalb apartments for rent in Atlanta, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AuroraA1AV-40%1BR,1BA$729
Redan VillageStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$749
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
Sheraton House Apartments1x11BR,1BA$800
The Park at Carrigan1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$859
Vesta BouldercrestA11BR,1BA$896
Ashgrove Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Brentwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
The View at Stonecrest1 Bed 1 Bath (750sqft)1BR,1BA$925
Villas At Panthersville Apartment Homes*1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South DeKalb, GA

As of April 09, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4705 Lantern Ct, Unit Upscale family home4705 Lantern Ct5BR,4.5BA$0.62
2784 Claire Terrace, Unit Dan2784 Claire Terrace5BR,2BA$1.11
Uphill FlatsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.12
Hidden Woods2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.12
Wesley Club2BR/1.5BA TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Orchard Walk2 Bedroom One and a Half Bathroom-Market2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes2x12BR,1BA$0.93
The Woodridge Apartment HomesB12BR,2BA$1.07
The Quarry2BR/2BA Medium2BR,2BA$0.96
Sheraton House Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.94

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South Dekalb, Lithonia, GA

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

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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 $925.

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 $2,510.

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 321 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 $435 which is $2,075 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South DeKalb.

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