
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA from $500 with Washer/Dryer (55 Rentals)
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295 Vincent Dr

The Pointe

130 Cole

The View at Noda

Cambridge Apartments

Eclipse on Broad

Legacy of Athens Apartments

208 Sidney Lanier Ave

490 Barnett Shoals Rd, Unit 919
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Arbor Ridge

Westside Commons

207 Rustwood Dr, Unit 207

Athens Highlands

Cascades on the River

120 Barrington Pl

164 Scandia Cir, Unit 2x2

285 Scandia Cir, Unit 2x2

Pines at Athens

Westpark Club
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1287 Shoals Apartments

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145 Cumberland Ct, Unit C

Arch + Vine

169 W Paces Dr

Georgia Green Townhome Apartments

Hidden Pines

Legacy Mill

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165 Talmadge St, Unit 4

623 Whitehall Rd, Unit B

380 Lake St
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362 Washington Dr

105 Loblolly Dr

Waterbury Apartment Community

Deer Park

332 Carr St

Brighton Park Apartments

Royal Oaks Townhomes

Timberline Duplexes

Fiddler's Green Apartments

Arbor Creek Apartments
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Tallassee Ridge

Athens Highlands

Cobbham Oaks Apartments

Columbia Brookside Classic Residences

Flats at 235

The Bluffs at Epps Bridge

Dearing Garden Apartments

Columbia Brookside Senior Apartments

Twenty35

The Woods at Walker Park
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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 | $1,253 | $791 | $1,795 |
| Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $650 | $2,865 |
| Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $665 | $4,149 |
| Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $724 | $3,965 |
| Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $560 | $3,200 |
| Athens 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $958 | $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 $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
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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.