Southeast DeKalb

Lithonia, GA

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Southeast DeKalb - Lithonia, GA

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Sprawling region on the southeastern side of Atlanta

Suburban • Scenic • Convenient • Accessible • Lush •

Southeast DeKalb refers to a sprawling region in the southeastern portion of DeKalb County. Among the many communities in this area are the communities of Clarkston, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Panthersville, Gresham Park, and Sheffield Woods.

Each community in this region has its own distinct character. Southeast DeKalb offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation at destinations such as Stone Mountain Park, Panola Mountain State Park, and Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. Southeast DeKalb sits within easy driving distance of all that Greater Atlanta has to offer, with close proximity to major thoroughfares like I-285, I-20, and U.S. 278.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Southeast DeKalb is $871 for a studio, $1,125 for one bedroom, $1,325 for two bedrooms, and $1,531 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southeast DeKalb has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 521 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $871/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 782 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,125/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,094 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,325/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,350 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,531/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Arabia Mountain Heritage Area and Nature Center
  • Forty Oaks Nature Preserve
  • Ferns of the World Garden
  • Stone Mountain State Memorial Park
  • Panola Mountain State Park

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Southeast DeKalb

Harvard Place

Harvard Place

6256 Hillandale Dr,
Lithonia, GA 30058

$1,199 - $1,599 | 1-3 Beds

Vineyards of Flat Shoals

Vineyards of Flat Shoals

200 Vineyard Walk SE,
Atlanta, GA 30316

$1,114 - $1,553 | 1-2 Beds

The Sapphire

The Sapphire

10 Creste Dr,
Decatur, GA 30035

$1,070 - $1,850 | 2-4 Beds

The Ellis Apartments

The Ellis Apartments

1500 Post Oak Dr,
Clarkston, GA 30021

$1,185 - $2,530 | 1-4 Beds

East Ponce Village

East Ponce Village

1310 Woodbend Dr,
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

$750 - $1,900 | 1-2 Beds

Wildcreek

Wildcreek

100 Wild Cir,
Clarkston, GA 30021

$1,171 - $1,586 | 1-2 Beds

East Perimeter Pointe Apartments

East Perimeter Pointe Apartments

4946 Snapfinger Woods Dr,
Decatur, GA 30035

$959 - $1,437 | 1-2 Beds

Valleyfield Apartments

Valleyfield Apartments

5421 Covington Hwy,
Decatur, GA 30035

$799 - $1,399 | 1-2 Beds

The Park At East Ponce Apartments

The Park At East Ponce Apartments

1900 Tree Mountain Pky,
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

$1,037 - $1,521 | 1-2 Beds

Houses for Rent in Southeast DeKalb

Generation Avondale East

3960 Redan Rd,
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

1-3 Beds | | $2,155 - $2,759

5729 Cedar Croft Ln

5729 Cedar Croft Ln,
Lithonia, GA 30058

3 Beds | 2.1 Baths | $1,815

1014 Forest Path

1014 Forest Path,
Stone Mountain, GA 30088

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $1,745

5696 Mountain Crescent

5696 Mountain Crescent,
Stone Mountain, GA 30087

4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | $1,999

4448 Idlewood Park

4448 Idlewood Park,
Lithonia, GA 30038

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $1,895

787 Pine Bark Rd

787 Pine Bark Rd,
Stone Mountain, GA 30087

4 Beds | 3 Baths | $2,760

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