
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA from $549 (46 Rentals)
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The Redland Apartments

The Reserve at Athens

Enclave 425

Polo Club Athens

River Club Apartments

The Lodge of Athens

Linden Lane
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Arbor Ridge

The Mill District

Parkside Cottages

421 West

Westpark Club

The Wright House
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Cross Creek Apartments

Surrey Square

Venita Place

Players Club Apartments

The Orchard at Athens

Arches On The Lake Student Living

Athens Ridge

River Mill Apartments
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Campus Crossings at Abbey West

The Connection at Athens

Towne Club Condominiums

The Townhomes at River Club

Student | Ikon Athens

Waterbury Apartment Community

Farmer's Exchange Athens

Whistlebury (Student Housing)

Milledge Chase
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Woodlawn Athens

The Haven of Athens

Athens Highlands

Cobbham Oaks Apartments

Atlas Athens

Waterford Place (Student Housing)

Student | Uncommon Athens

The Maxxen Athens

Georgia Heights
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Athens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Studio Apartments | $1,317 | $791 | $1,795 |
| Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $650 | $2,865 |
| Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $665 | $8,120 |
| Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $599 | $5,037 |
| Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,221 | $549 | $3,700 |
| Athens 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $964 | $2,975 |
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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 $1,320.
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 1,304 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 $708 which is $612 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Athens.
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