
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (9 Rentals)
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291 S Finley St

297 Peabody St

250 Little St

247 E Washington St

250 Little St, Unit C104
Downtown Athens, Athens, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Athens?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Athens 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,583 | $1,300 | $1,700 |
Downtown Athens 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,822 | $550 | $4,000 |
Downtown Athens 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,471 | $500 | $4,000 |
Downtown Athens 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Athens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Athens area of Athens, GA is a 6 Beds unit found at Farmer's Exchange Athens priced from $725. University Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $838. Here are the most affordable Downtown Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Farmer's Exchange Athens | 6BR/2.5BA | 6BR,2BA | $725 |
University Garden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $838 |
Eclipse on Broad | The Flat | 4BR,4BA | $1,035 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Athens, GA
As of September 10, 2025 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Campus Ridge Apartments | Campus Ridge Townhouse | 4BR,4BA | $0.80 |
Arch Street Condominiums | 2 Beds, 2.5 baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.94 |
Eclipse on Broad | The Townhome | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.68 |
435 N Church St, Unit #3 | 435 N Church St | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Arch + Vine | 2AX | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments | 2 beds 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
Royal Springs Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Athens Highlands | 2Br/1Br 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
586 Franklin St, Unit #4 | 586 Franklin St | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
The Lodge of Athens | 2x2 A - Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Athens
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Athens?
There are currently 105 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Athens, GA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $4,425. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Athens ranging from $500 to $5,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Athens?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Athens ranges from $500 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,500.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Athens?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Athens range from $745 to $4,425, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $550 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $761.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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