Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA from $500 (117 Rentals)

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property at 275 Arch Street

$550 - $600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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275 Arch Street

AthensGA30601

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Arbor Ridge
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$1,060 - $1,506
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Arbor Ridge

150 Chateau TerAthens, GA 30606
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property at 205 Whitehall Rd

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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205 Whitehall Rd, Unit 205

205 Whitehall Rd
AthensGA30605
property at 323 The Plaza

$1,100 - $1,150

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323 The Plaza

AthensGA30606

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property at 232 E Paces Dr

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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232 E Paces Dr

AthensGA30605

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Athens, GA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Athens, GA

Pricing Updated: 08/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Athens, GA area range in price from $500 to $10,847 with an overall median price of $1,368. The three Athens neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Five Points at $914, South Lumpkin at $914, and Beechwood at $1,005. 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$914$66523
South Lumpkin$914$50042
Beechwood$1,005$81564
Riverbend$1,095$50033
South Athens$1,099$50035
Cedar Creek$1,149$59077
Northeast Athens$1,249$59956
Baxter$1,289$500211
Boulevard$1,294$599197
Cobbham$1,295$549209

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 $650. River Club Apartments in the South Lumpkin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $654. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$650
River Club Apartments4x44BR,4BA$654
Farmer's Exchange AthensFarmers Exchange 4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$795
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$806
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$815
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$823
North Grove1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$836
Eclipse on BroadThe Flat4BR,4BA$900
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnwood1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA

As of August 28, 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 5 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Athens Ridge starting at $755 with a $0.31 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 Ridge5 Bedroom Townhouse5BR,5.5BA$0.31
Eclipse on BroadThe Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.66
The Reserve at Athens4x44BR,4BA$0.39
Archer ApartmentsArcher 3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,3BA$0.44
Polo Club Athens3-3thd3BR,3BA$0.68
Enclave 425D1-Premium4BR,2BA$0.50
Farmer's Exchange Athens2073BR,2BA$0.75
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.67
River Club Apartments2x2 Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.76

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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 $965.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Athens?

The cheapest apartment in Athens is The Hill Apartment Complex which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Athens costs $1,368.

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 1,163 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 $681 which is $687 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Athens.

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