Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA from $500 (146 Rentals)

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property at 332 Carr St

$800

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

332 Carr St

AthensGA30605
property at 120 Viking Ct

$875

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$875
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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120 Viking Ct, Unit 1X1

120 Viking Ct
AthensGA30605

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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
property at 490 Barnett Shoals Rd

$1,000

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$1,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 27

490 Barnett Shoals Rd, Unit 919

490 Barnett Shoals Rd
AthensGA30605
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Arbor Ridge
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$1,019 - $1,449
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Arbor Ridge

150 Chateau TerAthens, GA 30606
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property at 207 Rustwood Dr

$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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207 Rustwood Dr, Unit 207

207 Rustwood Dr
AthensGA30606

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property at 164 Scandia Cir

$1,150

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

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164 Scandia Cir, Unit 2x2

164 Scandia Cir
AthensGA30605
property at 285 Scandia Cir

$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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285 Scandia Cir, Unit 2x2

285 Scandia Cir
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: 05/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Athens, GA area range in price from $560 to $4,149 with an overall median price of $1,906. The three Athens neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Beechwood at $785, Normaltown at $650, and Baxter at $560. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Athens Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Beechwood$1,449$78562
Normaltown$1,464$650180
Baxter$1,479$560176
Boulevard$1,493$650176
The Circles$1,493$650185
Cobbham$1,505$650168
Kingswood$1,505$785119
North Athens$1,505$650268
University Heights$1,650$56070
Northeast Athens$1,710$92656

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 Athens1044BR,2BA$745
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$785
University Garden1x1hr1BR,1BA$854
Grove at Five PointsStudio 280Studio,1BA$889
130 ColeStudio AStudio,1BA$919
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,010
Westside Commons1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,020
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA

As of May 29, 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
Highland Park3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.03
The Reserve at Athens4x44BR,4BA$0.49
River Club Apartments4x4 Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.53
Accolade Athens Off Campus HousingC33BR,3BA$0.95
145 Cumberland Ct, Unit C145 Cumberland Ct2BR,2BA$1.11
Riverbend Club Apartments4BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.46
The Lodge of Athens2x2 A - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.10

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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 $1,025.

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 $1,906.

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 698 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 $678 which is $1,228 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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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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