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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 priced from $799. Windscape has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. 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
Windscape1x11BR,1BA$800
Windsor Apartments1 BD 1 BA UPGRADED1BR,1BA$895
Athens Square Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$900
Tanglewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom Residence1BR,1BA$905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, AL

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $0.97 price per square foot Jackson Model at Parallel 36 @ Liberty in the starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Cambridge Place Luxury Apartments starting at $1,445 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.
Parallel 36 @ LibertyJackson4BR,2.5BA$0.97
Cambridge Place Luxury Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.96
Creekside At Athens3Be-fc3BR,2BA$1.04
Lucas Ferry Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.15
Cleo ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathrooms3BR,2BA$1.03
The Henry3 Bed 2 Bath Renovated3BR,2BA$1.18
Athens Square Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Cottonwood Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Higgins Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Windscape1x11BR,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in Athens?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in Athens, AL with pricing that ranges from $799 to $2,099. There are also 137 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens ranging from $800 to $2,699.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Athens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Athens ranges from $800 to $2,699 with an average monthly rent of $1,684.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Athens?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Athens range from $1,100 to $1,795, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,245 to $2,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,175 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,685.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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