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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: June 30, 2025

There are currently 1340 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Athens, GA that range in price from $650 to $2,850. Normaltown, North Athens 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
Normaltown107$1,535$650
North Athens107$1,535$650
The Circles104$1,550$650
Baxter98$1,525$650
Cobbham98$1,525$650
Boulevard97$1,525$650
Milledge91$1,565$650
East Athens86$1,540$650
Pulaski Heights86$1,575$650
Westside Athens77$1,441$800

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 975 square feet and currently listed start at $1,507. 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 Milla1975 Sq Ft$1,507
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath950 Sq Ft$949
Grand PreserveOne Bedroom928 Sq Ft$1,595
Legacy Mill1X1 Large906 Sq Ft$1,440
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated900 Sq Ft$1,060
The Woods at Normaltown1X1875 Sq Ft$1,139
Flats at General TimeA6861 Sq Ft$1,575
Twenty35 at Timothy WoodsA2830 Sq Ft$1,449
The Grove at Five Points1 Bedroom 1 Bath 808808 Sq Ft$1,264

Cheapest Available Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Athens, GA is the Azalea Model starting from $800 at University Oaks in the Boulevard neighborhood. The second most affordable Athens 1 Bedroom is the 1x1cc Model at University Garden starting at $876 in the Downtown Athens neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Athens is currently $1,464. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Athens:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
University OaksAzalea$800
University Garden1x1cc$876
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnwood$935
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath$949
Westside Commons1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe$1,020
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated$1,060
The Woods at Normaltown1X1$1,139
421 West1-bedroom$1,155
The Grove at Five Points1 Bedroom 1 Bath 708$1,234

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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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Getting Around Athens, GA

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 University Oaks listed at $800.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Athens is $1,464.

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 664 sq ft.

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