Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, AL from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Water Oak Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Water Oak Apartments

1418 E Elm StAthens, AL 35611
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Woodridge Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodridge Apartments

1200 Woodridge DrAthens, AL 35611
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French Farms Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

French Farms Village

20766 Victoria WayAthens, AL 35611
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Windscape
1 Bedroom Apartments

Windscape

2220 Windscape DrAthens, AL 35611
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Athens, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Windscape priced from $800. Clinton Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windscape1x11BR,1BA$800
Clinton Place1 BD 1 BA Renovated w/ Washer Dryer1BR,1BA$850
Higgins Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$900
Cleo ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
Windsor Apartments1 BD 1 BA UPGRADED1BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, AL

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $0.97 price per square foot 26106 Beech Grv Ln NW Model at 26106 Beech Grv Ln NW in the starting from $2,029. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 26257 Valley Ridge Rd Model at 26257 Valley Ridge Rd starting at $1,778 with a $1.13 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
26106 Beech Grv Ln NW26106 Beech Grv Ln NW4BR,2BA$0.97
26257 Valley Ridge Rd26257 Valley Ridge Rd4BR,2BA$1.13
26271 Beech Grv Ln NW26271 Beech Grv Ln NW4BR,2BA$1.10
26256 Beech Grv Ln NW26256 Beech Grv Ln NW4BR,2BA$1.11
Cottonwood Apartments3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$0.85
Creekside At Athens2Be-fc2BR,2BA$1.08
Autumn FallsBrand New 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom END Unit2BR,2BA$1.07
The Henry3 Bed 2 Bath Renovated3BR,2BA$1.12
Higgins Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Windscape1x11BR,1BA$1.08

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Getting Around Athens, AL

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment is $800 at Windscape.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Athens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Athens is starting from $900 at Higgins Estates Apartments.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cottonwood Apartments and starts from $1,100.

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