
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Baxter Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $550 (14 Rentals)
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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 | $1,302 | $791 | $1,795 |
| Baxter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $650 | $2,865 |
| Baxter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $665 | $3,180 |
| Baxter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $599 | $3,200 |
| Baxter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $550 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 14 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 $650. River Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $654. 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 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| River Club Apartments | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $654 |
| Grove at Five Points | Studio 280 | Studio,1BA | $791 |
| University Garden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $823 |
| University Oaks | Sapling | Studio,1BA | $835 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baxter, GA
As of September 05, 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 The Townhome Model at Eclipse on Broad starting at $1,099 with a $0.66 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 |
| Eclipse on Broad | The Townhome | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.66 |
| Accolade Athens Off Campus Housing | D4-A | 4BR,4BA | $0.84 |
| Archer Apartments | Archer 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,3BA | $0.44 |
| Enclave 425 | D1-Premium | 4BR,2BA | $0.50 |
| Georgia Green Townhome Apartments | 2 beds 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| Riverbend Club Apartments | 2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom) | 2BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| River Club Apartments | 2x2 Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $0.76 |
| One Athens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Lodge of Athens | 2x2 A - Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
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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 $1,086.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Baxter?
The cheapest apartment in Baxter is The Hill Apartment Complex which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Baxter costs $1,252.
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 78 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 $541 which is $711 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baxter.
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