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

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Twenty35
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twenty35

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

Mathis Apartments

1510 S Lumpkin StAthens, GA 30605
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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$695
Farmer's Exchange Athens6BR/2.5BA6BR,2BA$725
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$800
University Garden1x15001BR,1BA$831
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$869
Eclipse on BroadThe Flat4BR,4BA$985
130 ColeStudio AStudio,1BA$1,019
Arbor RidgeA1R1BR,1BA$1,030
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,060
Westside Commons2 bed 1 bath W2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Ridge ApartmentsCampus Ridge Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.80
Arch Street Condominiums2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$0.94
Eclipse on BroadThe Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.64
Enclave 425D34BR,4BA$0.52
435 N Church St, Unit #3435 N Church St2BR,1BA$1.13
Serene at NorthsideThe Flowering Dogwood2BR,2BA$1.23
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.67
Westside Commons2 bed 1 bath W2BR,1BA$1.16
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.18
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.16

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Baxter, Athens, GA

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Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,155.

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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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!