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Riverwalk Apartments

595 WagnerBattle Creek, MI 49017
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Athens, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments priced from $678. Hidden Lane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$678
Hidden Lane ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Golden Tree Apartments, A 55+ CommunityStudio LargeStudio,1BA$730
Georgetown EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$776
North Branch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, MI and Nearby

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.19 price per square foot 1,579 SQ.FT. 2BR,2BA Smart Home Model at Keystone Lake Apartments in the starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 3 Bed/1 Bath Model at Wyndtree Townhomes starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot . 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.
Keystone Lake Apartments1,579 SQ.FT. 2BR,2BA Smart Home2BR,2BA$1.19
Wyndtree Townhomes3 Bed/1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.04
Brookstone ApartmentsBrook2BR,2BA$0.81
Arbors of Battle Creek Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,008 sqft2BR,2BA$1.13
Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.84
Fox Grove Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodel1BR,1BA$1.19
Williamsburg Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B Remodel Deck1BR,1BA$1.33
Forest Hills Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Tree Top Ridge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.32
Georgetown EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29

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Getting Around Athens, MI

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment is $678 at Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Athens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Athens is starting from $719 at Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments and starts from $814.

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