Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, TN from $500 (40 Rentals)

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226 Haven Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

226 Haven Drive

226 Haven DrMc Donald, TN 37353
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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 1 Bed unit found at Middle Creek Apartments priced from $725. Starr Mountain Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Middle Creek Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Starr Mountain Apartments1 bedroom2BR,1BA$750
Tanasi Bend Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Peaks of LoudonTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$838
Hillview Terrace Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Park Hills ApartmentsApt 1705Studio,1BA$850
Cherokee Hills Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$875
Ridgetop Apartments3B 2B3BR,2BA$990
Waters Edge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, TN

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $0.77 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Peaks of Loudon in the starting from $838. 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 LoudonTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.77
Ridgetop Apartments3B 2B3BR,2BA$0.96
Hill Place Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.06
Cherokee Hills Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$0.92
New Adventure Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
162 County Road 659, Unit 3162 County Road 6592BR,1BA$0.94
Hillview Terrace Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Middle Creek Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
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

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $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 $750 at Starr Mountain Apartments.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ridgetop Apartments and starts from $990.

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