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property at 639 Reese St

$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

639 Reese St

AthensGA30601

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$1,037 - $1,643
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Arbor Ridge

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property at 323 The Plaza

$1,150

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

323 The Plaza

AthensGA30606

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property at 1020 College Ave

$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1020 College Ave

AthensGA30601

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Athens, GA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Athens, GA

Pricing Updated: 04/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Athens, GA area range in price from $525 to $22,660 with an overall median price of $6,048. The three Athens neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Baxter at $525, Cobbham at $525, and North Athens at $595. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Athens Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Baxter$1,464$525232
Cobbham$1,487$525217
North Athens$1,505$595305
Normaltown$1,537$525225
The Circles$1,539$595228
Milledge$1,550$525218
Five Points$1,600$52516
Northeast Athens$1,710$59550
Downtown Athens$1,760$595118
Pulaski Heights$1,809$595200

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Hill Apartment Complex in the Eastside Athens neighborhood priced from $695. River Club Apartments in the South Lumpkin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $714. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$695
River Club Apartments4x44BR,4BA$714
Farmer's Exchange Athens3 Bed 2 Bath 2103BR,2BA$761
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$822
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$838
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$849
Eclipse on BroadThe Flat4BR,4BA$885
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$905
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnfield1BR,1BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $0.80 price per square foot Campus Ridge Townhouse Model at Campus Ridge Apartments in the in the Eastside Athens neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Athens Ridge starting at $749 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the South Athens neighborhood. 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.
Campus Ridge ApartmentsCampus Ridge Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.80
Athens Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4.5BA$0.36
Arch Street Condominiums2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$0.94
Eclipse on BroadThe Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.61
Highland Park2 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths2BR,2.5BA$1.04
Enclave 425D34BR,4BA$0.46
Red Oak VillageTownhome2BR,2.5BA$1.06
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.64
River Club Apartments2x2 Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.80
The Reserve at Athens2x22BR,2BA$0.92

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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 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 $955.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Athens?

The cheapest apartment in Athens is The Hill Apartment Complex which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Athens costs $6,048.

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 1,312 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 $685 which is $5,363 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Athens.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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