Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lumpkin Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (13 Rentals)

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Mi Casa Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mi Casa Apartments

112 E Cloverhurst AveAthens, GA 30605
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property at 475 Venita Dr

475 Venita Dr

AthensGA30606

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South Lumpkin, Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Lumpkin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Lumpkin area of Athens, GA is a 4 Beds unit found at Polo Club Athens priced from $784. University Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $818. Here are the most affordable South Lumpkin apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$784
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$818
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$929
Red Oak VillageTownhome2BR,2BA$1,375
Horizon at TallasseeA1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lumpkin, GA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lumpkin area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Arch Street Condominiums in the in the Eastside Athens neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value South Lumpkin apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Grand Preserve starting at $1,770 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Jennings Mill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lumpkin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arch Street Condominiums2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$0.94
Grand PreserveTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.48
Red Oak VillageTownhome2BR,2.5BA$1.22
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.64
755 Broad ApartmentsE Plan2BR,2BA$2.35
Polo Club Athens2-2fd2BR,2BA$1.27
75 Venita Dr, Unit 275 Venita Dr1BR,1BA$2.20
University GardenStudioStudio ,1BA$1.64
Rambler AthensThe CloverhurstStudio ,1BA$4.03
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio ,1BA$2.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Lumpkin, Athens, GA

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Lumpkin Neighborhood in Athens, GA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lumpkin Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Lumpkin?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Lumpkin is under $1,770.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lumpkin?

The cheapest apartment in South Lumpkin is Horizon at Tallassee which is listed at $1,525, while the average apartment in South Lumpkin costs $1,722.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Lumpkin?

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 34 regular apartments in South Lumpkin 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 South Lumpkin?

Cheap apartments in South Lumpkin have an average cost of $619 which is $1,103 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Lumpkin.

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