Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (35 Rentals)

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

property at 275 Arch Street

$550 - $2,400

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1 To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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275 Arch Street

AthensGA30601
property at 213 North Ave

$725

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

213 North Ave

AthensGA30601

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property at 323 The Plaza

$1,150

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

323 The Plaza

AthensGA30606

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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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North Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Grove

198 Old Hull RdAthens, GA 30601
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Athens Highlands
2 Bedroom Apartments

Athens Highlands

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

Cobbham Oaks Apartments

920 W Hancock AveAthens, GA 30606
Student Housing
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Twenty35
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twenty35

480 S Milledge AveAthens, GA 30605
property at 436 Hill St

$1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 31

436 Hill St

AthensGA30601

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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. North Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $836. 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
North Grove1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$836
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments2 beds 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,175
Downtown Athens Condos!2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,250
PinewoodNoble3BR,1BA$1,273
Royal Springs Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,275
Arch + Vine2BX2BR,2BA$1,549
100 Prince ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Athens, GA

As of July 21, 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 3AX Model at Arch + Vine starting at $1,809 with a $1.31 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 + Vine3AX3BR,2BA$1.31
Archer ApartmentsArcher 3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,3BA$0.44
Towne Club Condominiums3x33BR,3BA$0.63
Downtown Athens Condos!2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.19
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments2 beds 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Royal Springs Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.28
The Lodge of Athens2x2 A - Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.83
North Grove1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Athens, Athens, GA

Ranked #15

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

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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 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 14 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 $834 which is $881 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Athens.

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