Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA from $549 with Washer/Dryer (61 Rentals)

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property at 275 Arch Street
$550 - $600

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Base Rent$550 - $600
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275 Arch Street

AthensGA30601
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Arbor Ridge
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$1,020 - $1,574

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Base Rent$1,020 - $1,574
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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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Base Rent$1,100
Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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205 Whitehall Rd, Unit 205

205 Whitehall Rd
AthensGA30605
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property at 232 E Paces Dr
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250
Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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232 E Paces Dr

AthensGA30605

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property at 2505 W Broad St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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2505 W Broad St, Unit 323

2505 W Broad St
AthensGA30606
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105 Loblolly Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

105 Loblolly Dr

105 Loblolly DrAthens, GA 30601
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Deer Park
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park

160 Fawn DrAthens, GA 30605

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Royal Oaks Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Oaks Townhomes

1197 Cedar Shoals DrAthens, GA 30605
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Arbor Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Creek Apartments

155 International DrAthens, GA 30605
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Tallassee Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tallassee Ridge

Rustwood DrAthens, GA 30606
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Athens Highlands
2 Bedroom Apartments

Athens Highlands

537 4th StAthens, GA 30601
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Cobbham Oaks Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cobbham Oaks Apartments

920 W Hancock AveAthens, GA 30606
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Flats at 235
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at 235

235 Sycamore DrAthens, GA 30606

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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.

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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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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