
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (23 Rentals)
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157 Springdale St

University Garden

235 Little St

Legacy of Athens Apartments

172 Hart Ave

645 Boulevard
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 |
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Downtown Athens Studio Apartments | $1,373 | $768 | $1,775 |
Downtown Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $650 | $3,150 |
Downtown Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,765 | $715 | $4,105 |
Downtown Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,985 | $1,175 | $4,425 |
Downtown Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,127 | $565 | $4,780 |
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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 Studio unit found at University Garden priced from $768. The View at Noda has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $871. Here are the most affordable Downtown Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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University Garden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $768 |
The View at Noda | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $871 |
Eclipse on Broad | The Flat | 4BR,4BA | $1,020 |
Pinewood | Iris | 2BR,1BA | $1,034 |
Legacy of Athens Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Athens, GA
As of March 13, 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 1370 W Hancock Ave Model at 1370 W Hancock Ave starting at $2,199 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Downtown 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. |
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Campus Ridge Apartments | Campus Ridge Townhouse | 4BR,4BA | $0.80 |
1370 W Hancock Ave | 1370 W Hancock Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.95 |
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 | $1.23 |
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 | $0.99 |
Athens Highlands | 2Br/1Ba Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
The View at Noda | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Athens, Athens, GA
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Among neighborhoods in Athens, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $851 at University Garden.
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 $1,029 at The View at Noda.
What is the most affordable Downtown Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The View at Noda and starts from $1,178.
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