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235 Little St

AthensGA30605
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Mi Casa Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mi Casa Apartments

112 E Cloverhurst AveAthens, GA 30605
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285 Scandia Cir
2 Bedroom Apartments

285 Scandia Cir

285 Scandia CirAthens, GA 30605
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425 Hill St
2 Bedroom Apartments

425 Hill St

425 Hill StAthens, GA 30601
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105 Loblolly Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

105 Loblolly Dr

105 Loblolly DrAthens, GA 30601
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Arbor Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Creek Apartments

155 International DrAthens, GA 30605
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Deer Park
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park

160 Fawn DrAthens, GA 30605
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Charley Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Charley Square

1197 Cedar Shoals DrAthens, GA 30605
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Shoal Creek Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoal Creek Apartments

930 Barnett Shoals RdAthens, GA 30605
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Athens, GA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Athens, GA

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Athens, GA area range in price from $525 to $4,425 with an overall median price of $2,205. The three Athens neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Athens at $525, Baxter at $768, and University Heights at $525. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Athens Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Athens$1,334$5251565
Baxter$1,495$768714
University Heights$1,497$5252744
Epps Bridge$1,505$6001429
Riverbend$1,512$5251872
Beechwood$1,622$5653613
Kingswood$1,703$7102061
UGA$1,704$5254266
River Club$1,957$7551166
South Lumpkin$2,171$5251588

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, GA is a Studio unit found at University Garden in the Downtown Athens neighborhood priced from $768. Polo Club Athens in the Eastside Athens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $789. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$768
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$789
The Bluffs at Epps BridgeMadison1BR,1BA$915
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$929
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$949
Atlas AthensThe Four Flat4BR,4BA$950
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnwood1BR,1BA$985
University OaksPine2BR,1BA$990
Eclipse on BroadThe Flat4BR,4BA$1,020
Westside Commons1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $0.80 price per square foot Campus Ridge Townhouse Model at Campus Ridge Apartments in the in the Eastside Athens neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 1370 W Hancock Ave Model at 1370 W Hancock Ave starting at $2,175 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Downtown Athens neighborhood. 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.
Campus Ridge ApartmentsCampus Ridge Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.80
1370 W Hancock Ave1370 W Hancock Ave4BR,2BA$0.94
Athens Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4.5BA$0.38
Arch Street Condominiums2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$0.90
Eclipse on BroadThe Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.67
WHITEHALL LANDINGWhitehall Landing Townhome for Rent3BR,2.5BA$1.00
The Oaks - Athens3 BR/2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.00
145 South St, Unit 3145 South St2BR,1.5BA$0.93
The Lodge of Athens2x2 B - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.00
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.64

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Athens Overview

An artistic hub of the great state of Georgia, Athens is known as a nationally lauded college town and all-around fantastic place to call home. Located in the desirable northeastern end of the state, this popular city has been on the rise for years.

Why live in Athens, GA?

Known the world over for its diversity and welcoming spirit, it should come as little surprise that Athens apartments are in demand. From the array of higher learning institutions that call the area home to the wide assortment of amenities and on-the-move job market, this idyllic slice of Georgia living is truly one of a kind.

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Getting Around Athens, GA

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Athens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Athens is under $1,020.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Athens?

The cheapest apartment in Athens is University Garden which is listed at $851, while the average apartment in Athens costs $2,205.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Athens?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9,350 regular apartments in Athens that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Athens?

Cheap apartments in Athens have an average cost of $445 which is $1,760 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Athens.

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