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Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Athens, GA

Pricing Updated: 04/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Athens, GA area range in price from $700 to $6,000 with an overall median price of $3,289. The three Athens neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cedar Creek at $700, Pulaski Heights at $1,700, and Boulevard at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Athens Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cedar Creek$2,150$70018
Pulaski Heights$2,250$1,7001
Boulevard$2,300$1,3008
University Heights$2,300$1,8005
The Circles$2,400$1,3001
Normaltown$2,450$1,15012
Eastside Athens$2,700$70051
Westside Athens$2,700$70078
East Athens$2,800$70082
Riverbend$2,900$1,00020

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The View at Noda in the Eastside Athens neighborhood priced from $703. University Garden in the Downtown Athens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $768. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View at NodaA21BR,1BA$703
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$768
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$789
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$800
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnwood1BR,1BA$885
Atlas AthensThe Four Flat4BR,4BA$950
Westside Commons1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,020
Eclipse on BroadThe Flat4BR,4BA$1,035
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,060
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA

As of April 04, 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 1370 W Hancock Ave Model at 1370 W Hancock Ave starting at $2,099 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Downtown 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
1370 W Hancock Ave1370 W Hancock Ave4BR,2BA$0.91
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 View at NodaA21BR,1BA$0.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in Athens?

There are currently 285 Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA with pricing that ranges from $525 to $4,425. There are also 393 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens ranging from $700 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 $700 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,084.

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 $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 $600.

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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