Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Athens Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $600 (18 Rentals)

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1212 Schaub Dr

RaleighNC27606

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5401-5445 Penwood DrRaleigh, NC 27606
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Athens, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WildeD14BR,4BA$735
Arbor Creek11A1BR,1BA$930
Madison Hunters GlenThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,060
The Arden Apartments0a: StudioStudio,1BA$1,167

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, NC

As of March 28, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Room in Condo on Collegiate CirRoom in Condo on Collegiate Cir1BR,1BA$0.73
Room in Condo on Crab Orchard DrRoom in Condo on Crab Orchard Dr1BR,1BA$0.55
Room in Condo on Collegiate CirRoom in Condo on Collegiate Cir1BR,1BA$0.55
Room in Condo on University CtRoom in Condo on University Ct1BR,1BA$0.57
Room in Condo on Collegiate CirRoom in Condo on Collegiate Cir1BR,1BA$0.57
Room in Condo on Crab Orchard DrRoom in Condo on Crab Orchard Dr1BR,1BA$0.58
AXIS CrossroadsA2R1BR,1BA$1.42
Brook Hill TownhouseSilver Birch2BR,1.5BA$1.69
Wildwoods Of Lake Johnson1A1BR,1BA$1.68
Madison Hunters GlenThe Oak1BR,1BA$1.49

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Athens, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #124

Among neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Apartments

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 $2,163.

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 6 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 $280 which is $1,883 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Athens.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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