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Athens, GA Local Guide

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Athens 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 15, 2026

There are currently 1691 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Athens, GA that range in price from $650 to $3,757. North Athens, Normaltown and The Circles are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Athens with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
North Athens137$1,495$650
Normaltown131$1,498$650
The Circles129$1,523$650
Milledge116$1,550$650
Cobbham114$1,495$650
Baxter113$1,502$650
East Athens112$1,575$650
Pulaski Heights101$1,645$650
Westside Athens99$1,330$800
Eastside Athens89$1,775$650

Largest Available Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Athens, GA is found at The 1785 Club Athens in the Eastside Athens neighborhood and is 1,105 square feet priced from $2,850. Lullwater at Jennings Mill in the Jennings Mill neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,006 square feet and currently listed start at $1,604. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Athens:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The 1785 Club Athens1X1 J1,105 Sq Ft$2,850
Lullwater at Jennings Milla31,006 Sq Ft$1,604
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath950 Sq Ft$850
High Ridge ApartmentsAzalea925 Sq Ft$1,211
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated900 Sq Ft$1,060
Royal Springs Apartments1BR/1.0BA900 Sq Ft$1,250
Westpark Club1DX895 Sq Ft$1,410
The Woods at Normaltown1X1875 Sq Ft$1,139

Cheapest Available Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 15, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Athens, GA is the 1 Bedroom Remodeled Model starting from $695 at The Hill Apartment Complex in the Eastside Athens neighborhood. The second most affordable Athens 1 Bedroom is the Azalea Model at University Oaks starting at $800 in the Kingswood neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Athens is currently $1,476. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Athens:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled$695
University OaksAzalea$800
University Garden1x1500$831
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath$850
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsA1$999
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnwood$1,015
Arbor RidgeA1R$1,030
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated$1,060
Legacy Mill1x1$1,116
The Woods at Normaltown1X1$1,139

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Athens Overview

An artistic hub of the great state of Georgia, Athens is known as a nationally lauded college town and all-around fantastic place to call home. Located in the desirable northeastern end of the state, this popular city has been on the rise for years.

Why live in Athens, GA?

Known the world over for its diversity and welcoming spirit, it should come as little surprise that Athens apartments are in demand. From the array of higher learning institutions that call the area home to the wide assortment of amenities and on-the-move job market, this idyllic slice of Georgia living is truly one of a kind.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Athens Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Athens with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Athens is at The Hill Apartment Complex listed at $695.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Athens Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Athens is $1,476.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Athens Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Athens is a 1,105 square feet unit starting from $2,850 at The 1785 Club Athens.

What is the average size for Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Athens is currently 628 sq ft.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!