Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (56 Rentals)

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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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105 Loblolly Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

105 Loblolly Dr

105 Loblolly DrAthens, GA 30601
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Deer Park
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park

160 Fawn DrAthens, GA 30605

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Royal Oaks Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Oaks Townhomes

1197 Cedar Shoals DrAthens, GA 30605
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Arbor Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Creek Apartments

155 International DrAthens, GA 30605
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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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Pinewood
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood

288 Bailey StAthens, GA 30605
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Twenty35
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twenty35

480 S Milledge AveAthens, GA 30605

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East Athens, Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Athens area of Athens, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Hill Apartment Complex priced from $695. Farmer's Exchange Athens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 6 Beds apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable East Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$695
Farmer's Exchange Athens6BR/2.5BA6BR,2BA$725
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$824
University Garden1x1500Studio,1BA$831
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$869
Eclipse on BroadThe Flat4BR,4BA$985
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$999
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnwood1BR,1BA$1,015
Lexington Heights2x12BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Athens, GA

As of November 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East 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 East 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 East 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$0.64
Highland Park3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.02
WHITEHALL LANDINGWhitehall Landing Townhomes3BR,2.5BA$1.00
Enclave 425D34BR,4BA$0.54
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.64
The Reserve at Athens2x22BR,2BA$0.99
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Athens, Athens, GA

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Athens. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the East Athens Neighborhood in Athens, GA

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Athens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Athens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Athens is under $1,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Athens?

The cheapest apartment in East Athens is The Hill Apartment Complex which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in East Athens costs $22,938.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 179 regular apartments in East 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 East Athens?

Cheap apartments in East Athens have an average cost of $1,163 which is $21,775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Athens.

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