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Downtown Athens, Athens, GA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Athens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Athens Studio Apartments | $1,405 | $768 | $1,775 |
| Downtown Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $650 | $3,150 |
| Downtown Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $827 | $4,105 |
| Downtown Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $809 | $4,425 |
| Downtown Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,150 | $725 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Athens Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Athens area of Athens, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The View at Noda priced from $703. University Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $768. Here are the most affordable Downtown Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The View at Noda | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $703 |
| University Garden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $768 |
| Polo Club Athens | 4-4thq | 4BR,4BA | $784 |
| Eclipse on Broad | The Flat | 4BR,4BA | $1,035 |
| Ascent Athens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,284 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Athens, GA
As of April 12, 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 $1,625 with a $0.90 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Ridge Apartments | Campus Ridge Townhouse | 4BR,4BA | $0.80 |
| Arch Street Condominiums | 2 Beds, 2.5 baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.90 |
| Eclipse on Broad | The Townhome | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.67 |
| Arch & Vine | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Paragon Luxury Apartments | B1C | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Downtown Athens Condos! | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Georgia Green | 2 beds 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| The Lodge of Athens | 2x2 B - Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Polo Club Athens | 2-2fd | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| The View at Noda | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
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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
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Athens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Athens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Athens is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Athens?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Athens is The View at Noda which is listed at $703, while the average apartment in Downtown Athens costs $2,975.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 95 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Athens?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Athens have an average cost of $581 which is $2,394 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Athens.
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