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Athens, GA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Athens, GA

Pricing Updated: 12/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Athens, GA area range in price from $520 to $21,159 with an overall median price of $7,292. The three Athens neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Five Points at $525, Cedar Creek at $759, and University Heights at $520. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Athens Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Five Points$1,600$52519
Cedar Creek$2,275$75985
University Heights$2,275$520224
Riverbend$2,580$52014
South Athens$2,655$52016
South Lumpkin$2,692$52016
Boulevard$3,997$1,15512
Baxter$4,495$520319
Chicopee Dudley$4,495$725160
Cobbham$4,495$525313

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. Farmer's Exchange Athens in the Eastside Athens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 6 Beds apartment currently listed from $725. 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
Farmer's Exchange Athens6BR/2.5BA6BR,2BA$725
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$800
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$824
University Garden1x15001BR,1BA$831
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$869
Eclipse on BroadThe Flat4BR,4BA$985
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$999
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnwood1BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA

As of December 15, 2025 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 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Arch Street Condominiums starting at $1,695 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Eastside 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
Arch Street Condominiums2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$0.94
Eclipse on BroadThe Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.64
Highland Park3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.02
WHITEHALL LANDINGWhitehall Landing Townhomes3BR,2.5BA$1.00
Enclave 425D34BR,4BA$0.52
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.67
Westside Commons2 bed 1 bath W2BR,1BA$1.16
The Reserve at Athens2x22BR,2BA$0.99

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,015.

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 $7,292.

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 2,374 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 $1,131 which is $6,161 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Athens.

Expert Rental Resources

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