We don't have apartments in my town, but you can get a nice single wide for $400 a month.
In the suburbs of Atlanta, $800 would get you a nice 2/2, add about $300 for closer into town and another couple hundred for DT Atlanta (but not a hirise).
Apartments here are DESPERATE for renters because the interest rates are so low people are buying instead of renting. I've seen $1000 referral fees, free moving offers, 3 months free, free utilities, etc. If you're going to move here and rent, NOW'S the time to do it!
