
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Baxter Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (31 Rentals)
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University Oaks

145 Mell St, Unit F

University Garden

Arbor Ridge

The Grove at Five Points

One Athens Apartments
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The View at Noda

Eclipse on Broad

130 Cole

Westside Commons

Cascades on the River

421 West

586 Franklin St, Unit #3
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Pines at Athens

Arch + Vine

Red Oak Village

Athens Highlands

Serene at Woodlake

High Ridge Apartments

394 S Pope St, Unit 4
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Royal Springs Apartments

Serene at Northside

Downtown Athens Condos!

165 Talmadge St, Unit 4

425 Peabody St

433 S Rocksprings St

135 Honeysuckle Ln
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Beechwood Pines

Mathis Apartments
Baxter, Athens, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Baxter?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Studio Apartments | $1,422 | $838 | $1,835 |
| Baxter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $650 | $3,757 |
| Baxter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $525 | $4,220 |
| Baxter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,707 | $885 | $4,425 |
| Baxter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,282 | $525 | $3,945 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Baxter Neighborhood of Athens, GA.
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Cheapest Available Baxter Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Baxter area of Athens, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Hill Apartment Complex priced from $695. Farmer's Exchange Athens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 6 Beds apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Baxter apartments for rent in Athens, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hill Apartment Complex | 1 Bedroom Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Farmer's Exchange Athens | 6BR/2.5BA | 6BR,2BA | $725 |
| University Oaks | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| University Garden | 1x1500 | 1BR,1BA | $831 |
| The Grove at Five Points | Studio 350 | Studio,1BA | $869 |
| Eclipse on Broad | The Flat | 4BR,4BA | $985 |
| 130 Cole | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,019 |
| Arbor Ridge | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| One Athens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| Westside Commons | 2 bed 1 bath W | 2BR,1BA | $1,155 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baxter, GA
As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Baxter 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 Baxter apartment is the 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Arch Street Condominiums starting at $1,695 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Eastside Athens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baxter apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Ridge Apartments | Campus Ridge Townhouse | 4BR,4BA | $0.80 |
| Arch Street Condominiums | 2 Beds, 2.5 baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.94 |
| Eclipse on Broad | The Townhome | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.64 |
| Enclave 425 | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $0.52 |
| 435 N Church St, Unit #3 | 435 N Church St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Serene at Northside | The Flowering Dogwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Riverbend Club Apartments | 2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom) | 2BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| Westside Commons | 2 bed 1 bath W | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| One Athens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| The Hill Apartment Complex | 1 Bedroom Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Baxter Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Baxter?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Baxter is under $1,155.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Baxter?
The cheapest apartment in Baxter is The Hill Apartment Complex which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Baxter costs $4,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Baxter?
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 183 regular apartments in Baxter 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 Baxter?
Cheap apartments in Baxter have an average cost of $1,246 which is $3,249 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baxter.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!