Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (54 Rentals)

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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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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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Pinewood
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood

288 Bailey StAthens, 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
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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 Studio unit found at University Garden priced from $768. Polo Club Athens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable East Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$768
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$789
The View at NodaA21BR,1BA$871
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$929
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$949
Atlas AthensThe Four Flat4BR,4BA$950
Eclipse on BroadThe Flat4BR,4BA$1,020
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,125
Athens Highlands2Br/1Ba Model2BR,1BA$1,150
Serene at NorthsideThe Flowering Dogwood2BR,2BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Athens, GA

As of March 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 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 East 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$0.95
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$0.99
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.64
The Reserve at Athens2x22BR,2BA$1.01

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Athens, Athens, GA

Ranked #8

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Athens?

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Athens Apartment is $853 at University Garden.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Athens is starting from $995 at University Garden.

What is the most affordable East Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Atlas Athens and starts from $955.

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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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