Cheap Homes for Rent in East Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (59 Rentals)

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property at 394 Oconee St

394 Oconee St

AthensGA30601
property at 475 Venita Dr

475 Venita Dr

AthensGA30606

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250 Little St

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property at 297 Peabody St

297 Peabody St

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123 Franklin St

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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 4 Beds unit found at Polo Club Athens priced from $789. University Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $838. Here are the most affordable East Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$789
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$838
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$929
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$949
Atlas AthensThe Four Flat4BR,4BA$950
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnfield1BR,1BA$1,005
Clarke Gardens Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,012
Eclipse on BroadThe Flat4BR,4BA$1,035
The View at NodaB12BR,2BA$1,093

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Athens, GA

As of April 18, 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 View at NodaB12BR,2BA$0.96
The Lodge of Athens2x2 B - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.07
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.64
The Reserve at Athens2x22BR,2BA$1.01

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in East Athens?

There are currently 249 Apartments for Rent in East Athens, GA with pricing that ranges from $525 to $4,425. There are also 264 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Athens ranging from $500 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Athens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Athens ranges from $500 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,345.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Athens?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Athens range from $839 to $4,425, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.