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

Linden Lane

145 Mell St, Unit D
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145 Mell St

400 Venita Dr

655 E Campus Rd, Unit #15

145 Old Princeton Rd
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655 E Campus Rd
South Lumpkin, Athens, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lumpkin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Lumpkin Studio Apartments | $1,053 | $818 | $1,639 |
South Lumpkin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $886 | $2,039 |
South Lumpkin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,930 | $525 | $4,105 |
South Lumpkin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $829 | $4,425 |
South Lumpkin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $968 | $750 | $1,499 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Lumpkin Neighborhood of Athens, GA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Polo Club Athens | 4-4thq | 4BR,4BA | $784 |
University Garden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
The Grove at Five Points | Studio 350 | Studio,1BA | $929 |
Red Oak Village | Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1,375 |
Horizon at Tallassee | A | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Arch Street Condominiums | 2 Beds, 2.5 baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.94 |
Grand Preserve | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Red Oak Village | Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.22 |
Riverbend Club Apartments | 2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom) | 2BR,2BA | $0.64 |
755 Broad Apartments | E Plan | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
Polo Club Athens | 2-2fd | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
75 Venita Dr, Unit 2 | 75 Venita Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
University Garden | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
Rambler Athens | The Cloverhurst | Studio ,1BA | $4.03 |
The Grove at Five Points | Studio 350 | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Lumpkin, Athens, GA
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Athens, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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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