Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Baxter Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (32 Rentals)

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Arbor Ridge
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$1,028 - $1,499
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arbor Ridge

150 Chateau TerAthens, GA 30606
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Twenty35
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twenty35

480 S Milledge AveAthens, GA 30605
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Mathis Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mathis Apartments

1510 S Lumpkin StAthens, GA 30605
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Beechwood Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beechwood Pines

110 Pinyon Pine CirAthens, GA 30606
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Baxter, Athens, GA Local Guide

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. River Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $724. Here are the most affordable Baxter apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$695
River Club Apartments4x44BR,4BA$724
Grove at Five PointsStudio 280Studio,1BA$773
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$855
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,010
The Woods at Normaltown2X12BR,1BA$1,138
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments2 beds 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,175
Cascades on the River2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
Arbor RidgeB2R2BR,2BA$1,215
Westside Commons2 Bed 2 Bath W2BR,2BA$1,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baxter, GA

As of July 21, 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 4x4 Deluxe Model at River Club Apartments starting at $779 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the South Lumpkin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baxter apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Ridge ApartmentsCampus Ridge Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.80
River Club Apartments4x4 Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.56
Archer ApartmentsArcher 3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,3BA$0.44
Towne Club Condominiums3x33BR,3BA$0.63
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments2 beds 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Riverbend Club Apartments4BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.48
Westside Commons2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.06
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1.12
The Lodge of Athens2x2 A - Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.83
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.16

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Baxter Apartments

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 $1,499.

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 19 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 $509 which is $990 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Baxter.

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