Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (38 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Athens area of Athens.

property at 185 Nantahala Ave

$1,150 - $1,450

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1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Mar 31

185 Nantahala Ave

AthensGA30601

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Athens Highlands
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$1,200
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$1,155
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Athens Highlands

537 Fourth StAthens, GA 30601
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394 S Pope St
$1,225 - $1,395
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394 S Pope St

394 S Pope StAthens, GA 30605
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586 Franklin St
$1,275 - $1,350
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

586 Franklin St

586 Franklin StAthens, GA 30606
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Mi Casa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mi Casa Apartments

112 E Cloverhurst AveAthens, GA 30605
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425 Hill St
2 Bedroom Apartments

425 Hill St

425 Hill StAthens, GA 30601
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Athens Highlands
2 Bedroom Apartments

Athens Highlands

537 4th StAthens, GA 30601
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Cobbham Oaks Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cobbham Oaks Apartments

920 W Hancock AveAthens, GA 30606
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Twenty35
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twenty35

480 S Milledge AveAthens, GA 30605

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Pinewood
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood

288 Bailey StAthens, 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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Downtown Athens, Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Athens area of Athens, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Hill Apartment Complex priced from $695. University Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $734. Here are the most affordable Downtown Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$695
University Garden1x15001BR,1BA$734
Farmer's Exchange Athens4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$745
Eclipse on BroadThe Flat4BR,4BA$859
421 West1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155
Athens Highlands2B/1B-Deluxe 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1,200
Arch + Vine1A1BR,1BA$1,269
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments2 beds 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,325
Royal Springs Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Athens, GA

As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Athens 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 Downtown Athens 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 Downtown Athens 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$0.60
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments2 beds 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Royal Springs Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.33
425 S Church St425 S Church St2BR,1BA$1.48
Athens Highlands2B/1B-Deluxe 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.33
Arch + Vine1A1BR,1BA$1.56
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.16
University GardenStudioStudio ,1BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Athens, Athens, GA

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Georgia and customized analysis for Central Athens, GA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Athens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Athens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Athens is at University Garden listed at $838.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Athens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Athens Apartment is $695 at The Hill Apartment Complex.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Athens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Athens is starting from $845 at Farmer's Exchange Athens.

What is the most affordable Downtown Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1030 Dr Martin Luther King Pky and starts from $2,055.

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