Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (55 Rentals)

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172 Hart Ave

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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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Deer Park
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park

160 Fawn DrAthens, GA 30605
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Arbor Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Creek Apartments

155 International DrAthens, GA 30605
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Royal Oaks Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Oaks Townhomes

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 Highlands
2 Bedroom Apartments

Athens Highlands

537 4th StAthens, GA 30601
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Cobbham Oaks Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cobbham Oaks Apartments

920 W Hancock AveAthens, GA 30606
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Twenty35
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twenty35

480 S Milledge AveAthens, GA 30605
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Woodsong Village
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodsong Village

100 Woodsong AveAthens, GA 30605
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421 West
1 Bedroom Apartments

421 West

421 W Hancock AveAthens, GA 30601
Student Housing
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East Athens, Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East 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 East Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View at NodaA21BR,1BA$703
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$768
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$784
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnwood1BR,1BA$885
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$949
Atlas AthensThe Four Flat4BR,4BA$950
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 475Studio,1BA$959
Eclipse on BroadThe Flat4BR,4BA$1,035
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,125
Ascent AthensStudioStudio,1BA$1,284

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Athens, GA

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East 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 East Athens apartment is the 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Athens Ridge starting at $799 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the South Athens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Ridge ApartmentsCampus Ridge Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.80
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
The Lodge of Athens2x2 B - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.01
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.64
The Reserve at Athens2x22BR,2BA$1.01
The View at NodaA21BR,1BA$0.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Athens, Athens, GA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Athens, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Athens. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the East Athens Neighborhood in Athens, GA

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal 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 East Athens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Athens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Athens is under $1,284.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Athens?

The cheapest apartment in East Athens is The View at Noda which is listed at $703, while the average apartment in East Athens costs $2,737.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 100 regular apartments in East 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 East Athens?

Cheap apartments in East Athens have an average cost of $462 which is $2,275 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Athens.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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