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Woodridge Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodridge Apartments

1200 Woodridge DrAthens, AL 35611
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French Farms Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

French Farms Village

20766 Victoria WayAthens, AL 35611
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Water Oak Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Water Oak Apartments

1418 E Elm StAthens, AL 35611
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Windscape
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windscape

2220 Windscape DrAthens, AL 35611
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Athens, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Clinton Place in the Athens neighborhood priced from $799. Tanglewood Apartments in the Athens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clinton Place1 BD 1 BA Renovated w/ Washer Dryer1BR,1BA$799
Tanglewood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Residence2BR,1BA$799
Athens Square Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Windsor Apartments1 BD 1 BA UPGRADED1BR,1BA$849
Windscape1x11BR,1BA$850
Cleo ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
The Henry2 Bed 2 Bath Renovated2BR,2BA$949
Cottonwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Magnolia RowDogwood1BR,1BA$975
Signature Pointe Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$989

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, AL

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Cambridge Place Luxury Townhomes in the in the Athens neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 2Be-fc Model at Creekside At Athens starting at $1,550 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Athens 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.
Cambridge Place Luxury Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.06
Creekside At Athens2Be-fc2BR,2BA$1.20
Autumn FallsSpacious 2 Bedroom Rental in the heart of town2BR,2BA$1.21
The Henry3 Bed 2 Bath Renovated3BR,2BA$0.99
Southwind Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.16
Athens Square Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07
Windscape1x11BR,1BA$1.15
Tanglewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom Residence1BR,1BA$1.21
Cleo ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Clinton Place1 BD 1 BA Renovated w/ Washer Dryer1BR,1BA$1.19

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $799 at Clinton Place.

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 $799 at Tanglewood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windscape and starts from $1,050.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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