Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $600 (43 Rentals)

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

property at 213 North Ave

$725

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$725
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$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

213 North Ave

AthensGA30601

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property at 169 W Paces Dr

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

169 W Paces Dr

AthensGA30605

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property at 436 Hill St

$1,275

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 31

436 Hill St

AthensGA30601

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property at 250 Little St

$1,315 - $1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

250 Little St

AthensGA30605
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

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property at 138 Langford Ct

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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138 Langford Ct, Unit 138

138 Langford Ct
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 $724. 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$724
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,025
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments2 beds 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,175
Highland Park2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,195
Serene at CreekstonePeeler2BR,2BA$1,196
Lexington Heights2x12BR,1BA$1,225
Downtown Athens Condos!2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Athens, GA

As of July 14, 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
The Reserve at Athens4x44BR,4BA$0.46
River Club Apartments4x4 Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.56
Archer ApartmentsArcher 3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,3BA$0.44
Venita Place3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.35
Towne Club Condominiums3x33BR,3BA$0.63
Riverbend Club Apartments4BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.48
Players Club Apartments3 BR / 2 BA3BR,2BA$0.55
The Lodge of Athens2x2 A - Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.83

Frequently Asked Questions about East Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in East Athens?

There are currently 216 Apartments for Rent in East Athens, GA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,700. There are also 190 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Athens ranging from $600 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 $600 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,478.

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 $3,445, 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 $600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $500.

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