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

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property at 112 Vintage Ct

112 Vintage Ct

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property at 172 Hart Ave

172 Hart Ave

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property at 115 Alden Ct

115 Alden Ct

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property at 250 Little St

250 Little St

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property at 935 Baxter St

935 Baxter St

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property at 137 Franklin St

137 Franklin St

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property at 297 Peabody St

297 Peabody 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 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
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnwood1BR,1BA$885
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
PinewoodIris2BR,1BA$1,034
The View at NodaA21BR,1BA$1,100
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Athens, GA

As of March 24, 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 $2,175 with a $0.94 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$0.94
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
145 South St, Unit 3145 South St2BR,1.5BA$0.93
The Lodge of Athens2x2 B - Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.99
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in East Athens?

There are currently 226 Apartments for Rent in East Athens, GA with pricing that ranges from $525 to $4,425. There are also 296 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 $2,540.

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 $809 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 $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $565.

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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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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

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