Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA from $500 (155 Rentals)

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property at 213 North Ave

$725

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

213 North Ave

AthensGA30601

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property at 208 Sidney Lanier Ave

$1,000

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$1,000
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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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208 Sidney Lanier Ave

AthensGA30607

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Arbor Ridge
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$1,028 - $1,499
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Arbor Ridge

150 Chateau TerAthens, GA 30606
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property at 205 Rustwood Dr

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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205 Rustwood Dr

AthensGA30606

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property at 169 W Paces Dr

$1,150

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$1,150
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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169 W Paces Dr

AthensGA30605
property at 323 The Plaza

$1,150

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

323 The Plaza

AthensGA30606

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Athens, GA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Athens, GA

Pricing Updated: 07/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Athens, GA area range in price from $500 to $5,831 with an overall median price of $2,574. The three Athens neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cedar Creek at $690, Beechwood at $838, and University Heights at $580. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Athens Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cedar Creek$1,449$69035
Beechwood$1,457$83831
University Heights$1,650$58070
Kingswood$1,780$865100
Chicopee Dudley$1,860$50060
Epps Bridge$1,863$72448
Five Points$2,100$6654
River Club$2,100$58070
Riverbend$2,655$5809
South Athens$2,655$58010

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 $724. 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$724
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$870
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,010
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,025
The Woods at Normaltown2X12BR,1BA$1,138
Cascades on the River1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments2 beds 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,175
Arbor RidgeA1R1BR,1BA$1,191

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA

As of July 13, 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
The Reserve at Athens4x44BR,4BA$0.46
River Club Apartments4x4 Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.56
Archer ApartmentsArcher 3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,3BA$0.44
Venita Place3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.35
Towne Club Condominiums3x33BR,3BA$0.63
Riverbend Club Apartments4BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.48
Players Club Apartments3 BR / 2 BA3BR,2BA$0.55
The Lodge of Athens2x2 A - Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.83

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 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 $2,574.

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 945 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 $665 which is $1,909 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Athens.

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