Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, TN from $500 (35 Rentals)

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226 Haven Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

226 Haven Drive

226 Haven DrMc Donald, TN 37353
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Pine Forest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Forest Apartments

3005 Henderson Ave NWCleveland, TN 37312
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Athens, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Plainsview Greene priced from $504. Middle Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plainsview Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$504
Middle Creek Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Starr Mountain Apartments1 bedroom2BR,1BA$750
Tanasi Bend Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Hillview Terrace Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Park Hills ApartmentsApt 1705Studio,1BA$850
Cherokee Hills Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$875
Peaks of LoudonThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$944
Ridgetop Apartments3B 2B3BR,2BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, TN

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $0.75 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Peaks of Loudon in the starting from $944. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 3B 2B Model at Ridgetop Apartments starting at $990 with a $0.96 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.
Peaks of LoudonThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.75
Ridgetop Apartments3B 2B3BR,2BA$0.96
Hill Place Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.06
Cherokee Hills Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$0.92
162 County Road 659, Unit 3162 County Road 6592BR,1BA$0.94
Middle Creek Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Hillview Terrace Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Plainsview Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.69
Tanasi Bend Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Starr Mountain Apartments1 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15

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Getting Around Athens, TN

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Athens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Athens is at Park Hills Apartments listed at $850.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment is $725 at Middle Creek 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 $504 at Plainsview Greene.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Peaks of Loudon and starts from $944.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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