Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $400 (8 Rentals)

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Explore the Best Cheap Apartments in Downtown Athens area of Athens for Renters Looking for a Great Deal on Lower Cost Rent for the Area.

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Mi Casa Apartments
from $5451 Bedroom Apartments

Mi Casa Apartments

112 E Cloverhurst AveAthens, GA 30605
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425 Hill St
from $7002 Bedroom Apartments

425 Hill St

425 Hill StAthens, GA 30601
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Stonecrest Apartments
from $9202 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonecrest Apartments

145 North AveAthens, GA 30601
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Cobbham Oaks Apartments
from $9502 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cobbham Oaks Apartments

920 W Hancock AveAthens, GA 30606
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North Grove Apartments
from $9602 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Grove Apartments

198 Old Hull RdAthens, GA 30601
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Downtown Athens, Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Athens area of Athens, GA is a Studio unit found at University Garden priced from $768. Eclipse on Broad has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,020. Here are the most affordable Downtown Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$768
Eclipse on BroadThe Flat4BR,4BA$1,020
Legacy of AthensA11BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Athens, GA

As of January 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Athens apartment is the 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Arch Street Condominiums starting at $1,795 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Eastside Athens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Ridge ApartmentsCampus Ridge Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.80
Arch Street Condominiums2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Eclipse on BroadThe Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.67
Student | Ikon AthensThe Georgian - Unfurnished2BR,2BA$0.75
Paragon Luxury ApartmentsB1C2BR,2BA$1.40
The StandardC33BR,3BA$0.99
Georgia Green2 beds 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.25
The Lodge of Athens2x2 B - Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.99
586 Franklin St, Unit #1586 Franklin St1BR,1BA$1.33
Arch & Vine1A1BR,1BA$1.42

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Georgia and customized analysis for Central Athens, GA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Downtown Athens Neighborhood in Athens, GA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Athens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Athens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Athens is at University Garden listed at $768.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Athens Apartment is $1,125 at Legacy of Athens.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Athens is starting from $1,300 at Georgia Green.

What is the most affordable Downtown Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ascent Athens and starts from $1,953.

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