
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA from $665 (98 Rentals)


235 Rustwood Dr

540 Rustwood Dr

The Oaks - Athens

One Athens Apartments

113 Michele Dr

190 Midway Rd

127 Lake Pl

112 Lake Ct

115 Lake Dr
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315 Rustwood Dr

Westside Commons

345 Rustwood Dr

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Arbor Ridge

207 Rustwood Dr, Unit 207, Unit 207

205-207 Rustwood Dr

Legacy of Athens Apartments

Athens Highlands

125 Deer Creek Dr

144 Deer Creek Dr
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304 Fawn Ct

109 Deer Creek Ct

The Pointe

164 Scandia Cir, Unit 2x2, Unit 2x2

285 Scandia Cir, Unit 2x2, Unit 2x2

102-104 Oak Park Ct

120 Barrington Pl

1287 Shoals Apartments

435-437 Lexington Heights

106 Oak Park Ct
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120 Cumberland Ct

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145 Cumberland Ct, Unit C, Unit C

Pines at Athens

130 Cole

600-602 Freeman Dr

170-174 Hart Ave

151 Massey Ln

Lexington Heights

Cambridge Apartments

Cascades on the River
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Georgia Green Townhome Apartments

250 Little St, Unit C104, Unit C104

Hidden Pines

Royal Springs Apartments

115-117 Dement St

Legacy Mill

100 Deer Pky

Rosemary Place

The View at Noda

100 Cameron Ct
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Athens, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Athens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Studio Apartments | $1,273 | $791 | $1,795 |
| Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $650 | $2,865 |
| Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,526 | $665 | $4,149 |
| Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $724 | $3,875 |
| Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,235 | $560 | $3,200 |
| Athens 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $958 | $2,975 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Athens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Athens is under $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Athens?
The cheapest apartment in Athens is University Oaks which is listed at $965, while the average apartment in Athens costs $1,877.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Athens?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 716 regular apartments in Athens that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Athens?
Cheap apartments in Athens have an average cost of $686 which is $1,191 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Athens.
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