The Best Deals on Rent: 5 Wallet-Friendly Apartment Communities in Atlanta

The Big Peach is, well: big (duh!)—and has some rents to match, obviously. According to Yardi Matrix, the average rent in Atlanta is currently at $1,259, but the most luxurious apartments can easily command close to eight grand per month… Which is good news, because it means the city must be hiding some great bargains well under $1,000 to compensate for these sky-high rents!

And indeed, a bit of research has shown there are plenty of budget-friendly apartments for rent in Atlanta. Join us as we survey five communities where you may just find an unmissable deal:

Cascade Glen Apartment Homes — Kings Forest — rents starting at $589 — Check availability

Conveniently located in the Kings Forest neighborhood just a few streets from the Perimeter, Cascade Glen offers some great apartments well below the big city price. Even their largest, 1,316-square-foot, three-bedroom apartments can be yours for just shy of $750 per month. All that in a lovely garden-style setting.

The Terraces at Highbury Court — Glenrose Heights — rents starting at $610 — Check availability

It gets better! For just a couple of bucks more you can move a lot closer to the city core.  Other than that, The Terraces at Highbury Court is quite similar to the previous property: it is close to a main traffic artery, Interstate 75, offers one- to three-bedroom floor plans, and obviously it’s dirt cheap!

Landmark at Banyan Bay — Downtown Doraville — rents starting at $643— Check availability

Smack dab in the middle of Doraville, Landmark at Banyan Bay is a gated community for those unwilling to compromise location and comfort. The apartments are air-conditioned and common-space amenities include a swimming pool, playground and sports courts (among others). If you’re in luck you may even grab a stunning three-bed, two-bath for just under a grand!

Sonoma Ridge Apartments — Northcrest — rents starting at $686 — Check availability

At this luxury community in Doraville, you can choose from spacious one- and two-bedroom apartment homes that feature fully-equipped kitchens, fireplaces and brush nickel fixtures. Not bad for less than $1,000, huh? Add a resort-style pool, fitness center, lush landscaping and a couple of top notch apartment features such as walk-in closets brand new appliances and you’ve got yourself a smashing deal.

Hidden Colony — Arbor Creek — rents starting at $870— Check availability

Secluded living conveniently close to MARTA, Interstates 85 and 285, just minutes from downtown Atlanta—how much more can one wish for? Swimming pool with sun deck perhaps? On-site storage maybe? Or a playground for the kids? Hidden Colony has them all, check it out before it’s too late!

This was just a narrow selection, but make sure to take a look at RentCafe for the full experience as we have low-cost rentals all over Atlanta, catering for all tastes and budgets.