
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $650 (21 Rentals)


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The View at Noda

421 West

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586 Franklin St

Arch + Vine

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394 S Pope St
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165 Talmadge St, Unit 4

224 Barrow St

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425 S Church St, Unit Church Street Carriage Apt

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175 Talmadge St, Unit 6

145 South St

159 E Cloverhurst Ave, Unit 8

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223 E Cloverhurst Ave

Dearing Garden Apartments

The Woods at Walker Park

36 Holman Ave

297 Peabody St

131 E Broad St

123 Hollie St
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Downtown Athens, Athens, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Athens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Athens Studio Apartments | $1,503 | $818 | $1,795 |
Downtown Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $650 | $2,865 |
| Downtown Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $875 | $3,210 |
| Downtown Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,378 | $599 | $3,875 |
| Downtown Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $500 | $3,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Athens, Athens, GA
Ranked #22
Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Athens Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Athens?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Athens is The Hill Apartment Complex which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Downtown Athens costs $1,715.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 53 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Athens?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Athens have an average cost of $881 which is $834 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Athens.
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