Cheap Homes for Rent in South DeKalb Neighborhood of Lithonia, GA from $600 (386 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AuroraA1AV-40%1BR,1BA$729
Valleyfield Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
Redan Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$799
The Park at Carrigan1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$859
East Perimeter Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$862
Manor at Indian Creek1 Bed 710 sf1BR,1BA$877
Vesta BouldercrestA11BR,1BA$896
Brentwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Spring Chase Apartments1x11BR,1BA$900
Ashgrove Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South DeKalb, GA

As of May 11, 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 3 Bedroom Two and a Half Bathroom Townhome-60% Model at Orchard Walk starting at $1,534 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the South DeKalb 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$0.67
Orchard Walk3 Bedroom Two and a Half Bathroom Townhome-60%3BR,2.5BA$1.01
Uphill FlatsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.12
Wesley Club2BR/1.5BA TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Everwood EstatesThe Cypress2BR,2BA$1.12
The Quarry2BR/2BA Medium2BR,2BA$1.05
Hidden Woods2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.09
Ashland Pines ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.15
The Hills at Fairington1 BR1BR,1BA$1.00
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about South DeKalb

What type of rentals are currently available in South DeKalb?

There are currently 604 Apartments for Rent in South DeKalb, GA with pricing that ranges from $400 to $14,039. There are also 1126 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South DeKalb ranging from $450 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South DeKalb?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South DeKalb ranges from $450 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,885.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South DeKalb?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South DeKalb range from $930 to $14,039, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,645.

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