
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA from $500 with Utilities Included (27 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Athens.


Grove at Five Points

University Oaks

One Athens Apartments

Bluffs at Epps Bridge

Westside Commons
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Georgetown Village Apartments

Athens Highlands

Mi Casa Apartments

436 Hill St

105 Loblolly Dr

Waterbury Apartment Community
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Brighton Park Apartments

Royal Oaks Townhomes

Fiddler's Green Apartments

Carousel Village Apartments

Arbor Creek Apartments

Athens Highlands
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Cobbham Oaks Apartments

Columbia Brookside Classic Residences

Columbia Brookside Senior Apartments

The Woods at Walker Park

Dearing Garden Apartments

Shoal Creek Apartments
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Royal Springs Apartments

Mathis Apartments

Wellington Park
Athens, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Athens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Studio Apartments | $1,361 | $791 | $1,795 |
| Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $650 | $2,865 |
| Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $665 | $10,000+ |
| Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $599 | $4,621 |
| Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,185 | $500 | $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 $1,368.
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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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.