Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverbend Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Arbor Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Creek Apartments

155 International DrAthens, GA 30605
  • Utilities Included
property at 475 Venita Dr

475 Venita Dr

AthensGA30606

Riverbend, Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverbend Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverbend area of Athens, GA is a 4 Beds unit found at Polo Club Athens priced from $784. The Grove at Five Points has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable Riverbend apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$784
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$929
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverbend, GA

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverbend area is the $0.38 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Athens Ridge in the in the South Athens neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Riverbend apartment is the 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Arch Street Condominiums starting at $1,625 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Eastside Athens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverbend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Athens Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4.5BA$0.38
Arch Street Condominiums2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$0.90
WHITEHALL LANDINGWhitehall Landing Townhome for Rent3BR,2.5BA$1.00
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.64
The Reserve at Athens2x22BR,2BA$1.01
1287 Shoals ApartmentsRenovated Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.62
Polo Club Athens2-2fd2BR,2BA$1.27
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.45
Ascent AthensStudioStudio ,1BA$2.68
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio ,1BA$2.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverbend, Athens, GA

Ranked #20

Among neighborhoods in Athens, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Riverbend Neighborhood in Athens, GA

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverbend Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverbend?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverbend is under $1,625.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverbend?

The cheapest apartment in Riverbend is Legacy of Athens Apartments which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Riverbend costs $1,805.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverbend?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 48 regular apartments in Riverbend that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Riverbend?

Cheap apartments in Riverbend have an average cost of $910 which is $895 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverbend.

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