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394 Oconee St

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Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Athens, GA

Pricing Updated: 04/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Athens, GA area range in price from $525 to $4,425 with an overall median price of $2,155. The three Athens neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Athens at $525, The Circles at $1,295, and University Heights at $525. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Athens Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Athens$1,159$52539
The Circles$1,350$1,2952
University Heights$1,449$52565
Baxter$1,499$83834
UGA$1,699$525155
Kingswood$1,737$800113
Five Points$1,795$52574
South Lumpkin$1,795$52550
Riverbend$1,825$52572
Beechwood$1,947$725122

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, GA is a 4 Beds unit found at Polo Club Athens in the Eastside Athens neighborhood priced from $784. The Grove at Five Points in the Eastside Athens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $834. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$784
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 280Studio,1BA$834
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$838
University OaksCrepe Myrtle1BR,1BA$870
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnwood1BR,1BA$885
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$949
Atlas AthensThe Four Flat4BR,4BA$950
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Previous-reno1BR,1BA$960
Clarke Gardens Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,012
Westside Commons1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 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 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
The PreserveFloorplan E2BR,2.5BA$1.12
Arch Street Condominiums2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$0.90
Eclipse on BroadThe Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.68
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 Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in Athens?

There are currently 291 Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA with pricing that ranges from $525 to $4,425. There are also 364 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens ranging from $500 to $6,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Athens ranges from $500 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,369.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Athens range from $834 to $4,425, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 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.