
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (51 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Athens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Athens Studio Apartments | $1,446 | $818 | $1,795 |
| Downtown Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $650 | $2,865 |
| Downtown Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $939 | $3,180 |
| Downtown Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $800 | $3,875 |
| Downtown Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $943 | $3,200 |
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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 38 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 $830 which is $885 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Athens.
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