Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $510 (28 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the East Athens area of Athens.

property at 275 Arch Street

$550 - $600

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$550 - $600
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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275 Arch Street

AthensGA30601

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property at 205 Whitehall Rd

$1,100

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$1,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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205 Whitehall Rd, Unit 205

205 Whitehall Rd
AthensGA30605

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property at 250 Little St

$1,150 - $1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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250 Little St

AthensGA30605

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property at 232 E Paces Dr

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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232 E Paces Dr

AthensGA30605
property at 1055 Baxter St

$1,300 - $1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1055 Baxter St

AthensGA30606

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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 $650. River Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $654. Here are the most affordable East Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$650
River Club Apartments4x44BR,4BA$654
Farmer's Exchange AthensFarmers Exchange 4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$795
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$806
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$823
North Grove1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$836
Eclipse on BroadThe Flat4BR,4BA$900
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnwood1BR,1BA$965
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Athens, GA

As of August 29, 2026 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 5 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Athens Ridge starting at $755 with a $0.31 price per square foot in the South 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
Athens Ridge5 Bedroom Townhouse5BR,5.5BA$0.31
Eclipse on BroadThe Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.66
The Reserve at Athens4x44BR,4BA$0.39
Archer ApartmentsArcher 3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,3BA$0.44
Polo Club Athens3-3thd3BR,3BA$0.68
Enclave 425D1-Premium4BR,2BA$0.50
Farmer's Exchange Athens2073BR,2BA$0.75
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.67
River Club Apartments2x2 Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.76

Frequently Asked Questions about East Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in East Athens?

There are currently 228 Apartments for Rent in East Athens, GA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,700. There are also 152 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Athens ranging from $510 to $5,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Athens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Athens ranges from $510 to $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,918.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Athens?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Athens range from $599 to $3,260, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $625 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $500.

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