Cheap Homes for Rent in East Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $600 (46 Rentals)

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

property at 332 Carr St

$800

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$800
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$800

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

332 Carr St

AthensGA30605

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property at 120 Viking Ct

$875

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$875
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$875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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120 Viking Ct, Unit 1X1

120 Viking Ct
AthensGA30605
property at 490 Barnett Shoals Rd

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 27

490 Barnett Shoals Rd, Unit 919

490 Barnett Shoals Rd
AthensGA30605
property at 150 Essex Ct

$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

150 Essex Ct

AthensGA30605

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property at 164 Scandia Cir

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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164 Scandia Cir, Unit 2x2

164 Scandia Cir
AthensGA30605
property at 285 Scandia Cir

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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285 Scandia Cir, Unit 2x2

285 Scandia Cir
AthensGA30605
property at 602 Freeman Dr

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

602 Freeman Dr

AthensGA30601

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property at 172 Hart Ave

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 10

172 Hart Ave

AthensGA30606
property at 210 E Paces Dr

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 18

210 E Paces Dr

AthensGA30605
property at 250 Little St

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 12

250 Little St, Unit C104

250 Little St
AthensGA30605
property at 436 Hill St

$1,275

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 31

436 Hill St

AthensGA30601

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property at 137 Franklin St

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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137 Franklin St

AthensGA30606
property at 270 Strickland Ave

$1,395

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$1,395
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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 6

270 Strickland Ave, Unit A

270 Strickland Ave
AthensGA30601
property at 285 Savannah Ave

$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 7

285 Savannah Ave

AthensGA30601
property at 180 Berlin Ct

$1,400

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

180 Berlin Ct

AthensGA30601

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property at 220 Johnson Dr

$1,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

220 Johnson Dr

AthensGA30605
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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 $695. River Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $714. 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
River Club Apartments4x44BR,4BA$714
Farmer's Exchange Athens1044BR,2BA$745
University Garden1x1hr1BR,1BA$854
Grove at Five PointsStudio 280Studio,1BA$889
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,025
1287 Shoals ApartmentsClassic Gardenia2BR,2BA$1,087
Athens Highlands2Br/1Ba- 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Athens, GA

As of May 28, 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 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Athens Ridge starting at $749 with a $0.36 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 Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4.5BA$0.36
Arch Street Condominiums2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$0.94
Highland Park3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.03
The Reserve at Athens4x44BR,4BA$0.49
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
River Club Apartments3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.64
Accolade Athens Off Campus HousingC33BR,3BA$0.95
Riverbend Club Apartments4BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.46
The Lodge of Athens2x2 A - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.10

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 $560 to $3,875. There are also 211 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Athens ranging from $200 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 $200 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,094.

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 $724 to $3,875, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $695 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $560.

Expert Rental Resources

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