
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the UGA Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (10 Rentals)
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The Grove at Five Points

235 Little St

394 Oconee St

223 E Cloverhurst Ave
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UGA, Athens, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in UGA?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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UGA Studio Apartments | $1,394 | $834 | $1,775 |
UGA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $650 | $3,150 |
UGA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $525 | $4,105 |
UGA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $834 | $4,425 |
UGA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,041 | $725 | $4,400 |
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Cheapest Available UGA Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the UGA 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 UGA 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 |
The Grove at Five Points | Studio 350 | Studio,1BA | $929 |
Eclipse on Broad | The Flat | 4BR,4BA | $1,035 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in UGA, GA
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the UGA 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 UGA 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 UGA apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Campus Ridge Apartments | Campus Ridge Townhouse | 4BR,4BA | $0.80 |
Arch Street Condominiums | 2 Beds, 2.5 baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.90 |
Eclipse on Broad | The Townhome | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.67 |
755 Broad Apartments | PH5 | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
145 South St, Unit 3 | 145 South St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
Riverbend Club Apartments | 2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom) | 2BR,2BA | $0.64 |
1287 Shoals Apartments | Renovated Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Polo Club Athens | 2-2fd | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Legacy of Athens Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Ascent Athens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUga, Athens, GA
Ranked #23
Among neighborhoods in Athens, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the UGA Neighborhood in Athens, GA
Walk Score®
64 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap UGA Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in UGA?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in UGA is under $1,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in UGA?
The cheapest apartment in UGA is Legacy of Athens Apartments which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in UGA costs $1,704.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in UGA?
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 47 regular apartments in UGA 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 UGA?
Cheap apartments in UGA have an average cost of $535 which is $1,169 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in UGA.
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