
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Athens Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (17 Rentals)
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The Wilde

1251 University Ct, Unit 1

1422 Pineview Dr, Unit B

1230 University Ct

1410 Collegiate Cir

1212 Schaub Dr

1321 Crab Orchard Dr
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1401 Collegiate Cir
Athens, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Athens?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Athens Studio Apartments | $1,338 | $1,139 | $1,630 |
Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $800 | $3,187 |
Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,845 | $880 | $3,855 |
Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $820 | $2,991 |
Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $735 | $2,339 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Athens Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Athens area of Raleigh, NC is a 4 Beds unit found at The Wilde priced from $735. Arbor Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Athens apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Wilde | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $735 |
Arbor Creek | 11A | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Madison Hunters Glen | The Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
The Arden Apartments | 0a: Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,139 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, NC
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $0.73 price per square foot Room in Condo on Collegiate Cir Model at Room in Condo on Collegiate Cir in the in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the Room in Condo on Crab Orchard Dr Model at Room in Condo on Crab Orchard Dr starting at $675 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Athens apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Room in Condo on Collegiate Cir | Room in Condo on Collegiate Cir | 1BR,1BA | $0.73 |
Room in Condo on Crab Orchard Dr | Room in Condo on Crab Orchard Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.55 |
Room in Condo on Collegiate Cir | Room in Condo on Collegiate Cir | 1BR,1BA | $0.55 |
Room in Condo on University Ct | Room in Condo on University Ct | 1BR,1BA | $0.55 |
Room in Condo on Collegiate Cir | Room in Condo on Collegiate Cir | 1BR,1BA | $0.57 |
Room in Condo on Crab Orchard Dr | Room in Condo on Crab Orchard Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.58 |
AXIS Crossroads | A2R | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Brook Hill Townhouse | Silver Birch | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.69 |
Wildwoods Of Lake Johnson | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Madison Hunters Glen | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Athens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Athens is under $1,139.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Athens?
The cheapest apartment in Athens is Arbor Creek which is listed at $930, while the average apartment in Athens costs $2,056.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Athens?
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 156 regular apartments in Athens 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 Athens?
Cheap apartments in Athens have an average cost of $385 which is $1,671 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Athens.
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