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112 E Cloverhurst AveAthens, GA 30605
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425 Hill St

425 Hill StAthens, GA 30601
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105 Loblolly Dr

105 Loblolly DrAthens, GA 30601
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Athens, GA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Athens, GA

Pricing Updated: 06/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Athens, GA area range in price from $525 to $7,200 with an overall median price of $1,773. The three Athens neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are The Circles at $1,325, South Athens at $525, and South Lumpkin at $525. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Athens Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
The Circles$1,325$1,3251
South Athens$1,333$52534
South Lumpkin$1,399$52579
Five Points$1,489$52561
North Athens$1,525$650366
Beechwood$1,535$725120
Epps Bridge$1,541$800123
Baxter$1,545$81853
River Club$1,559$76054
Chicopee Dudley$1,575$759196

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, GA is a 4 Beds unit found at Polo Club Athens in the Eastside Athens neighborhood priced from $789. University Oaks in the Kingswood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$789
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$800
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$818
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$929
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$949
Atlas AthensThe Four Flat4BR,4BA$950
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Previous-reno1BR,1BA$960
Clarke Gardens Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,012
Westside Commons1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,020
Eclipse on BroadThe Flat4BR,4BA$1,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA

As of June 14, 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 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Athens Ridge starting at $799 with a $0.38 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$0.38
Arch Street Condominiums2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$0.94
Eclipse on BroadThe Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.68
Serene at NorthsideThe Flowering Crepe Myrtle3BR,2BA$1.05
The StandardC33BR,3BA$1.03
The View at NodaB12BR,2BA$0.96
The Lodge of Athens2x2 B - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.00
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.64
The Reserve at Athens2x22BR,2BA$1.02

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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.
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  • 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 $1,035.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Athens?

The cheapest apartment in Athens is University Oaks which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Athens costs $1,773.

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 1,200 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 $660 which is $1,113 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Athens.

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