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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 3 Beds unit found at Linden Lane priced from $775. University Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $868. Here are the most affordable East Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linden Lane3 bed 3 bath flats3BR,3BA$775
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$868
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$949
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,125
421 West1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Athens, GA

As of July 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 5x3.5 Model at Highland Park Townhomes starting at $2,200 with a $1.14 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
Highland Park Townhomes5x3.55BR,3.5BA$1.14
Arch Street Condominiums2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$0.94
The Oaks - Athens3 BR/2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.00
Royal Springs Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.13
Pointe Grand North Athens2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Hamilton3BR,2BA$1.26
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments2 beds 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The Lodge of Athens2x2 B - Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.95
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in East Athens?

There are currently 212 Apartments for Rent in East Athens, GA with pricing that ranges from $525 to $4,425. There are also 157 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Athens ranging from $500 to $5,500.

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 $500 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,137.

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 $775 to $4,425, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $550 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $760.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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