
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA Under $1,200 (43 Rentals)


1287 Shoals Apartments

Legacy of Athens Apartments

The View at Noda

Grove at Five Points

The Oaks - Athens

University Garden

University Oaks

Westpark Club

Total Monthly Price
Arbor Ridge
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One Athens Apartments

Cambridge Apartments

The Bluffs at Epps Bridge

Pines at Athens

The Pointe

Westside Commons

Arch + Vine

421 West

The Hill Apartment Complex

Total Monthly Price
586 Franklin St
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365 Lorien Way

111 E Paces Dr

135-A Sycamore Ln

223 E Cloverhurst Ave

152 Buena Vista Ave

36 Holman Ave

104 Waterford Pl

Mi Casa Apartments

Bulldog Crossing

Brighton Park Apartments
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Carousel Village Apartments

Arbor Creek Apartments

Flats at 235

River Mill Apartments

Dearing Garden Apartments

Columbia Brookside Senior Apartments

Clarke Gardens Apartments

The Redland Apartments

Cielo at Prince

Columbia Brookside Classic Residences
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The Woods at Normaltown

The Woods at Walker Park

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Athens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Studio Apartments | $1,242 | $791 | $1,795 |
| Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $650 | $3,553 |
| Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $665 | $4,220 |
| Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $724 | $3,980 |
| Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,159 | $550 | $3,200 |
| Athens 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $958 | $2,975 |
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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 $1,437.
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 $2,865 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 683 sq ft.
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