Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (83 Rentals)

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property at 332 Carr St

$800

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

332 Carr St

AthensGA30605

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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 164 Scandia Cir

$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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164 Scandia Cir, Unit 2x2

164 Scandia Cir
AthensGA30605

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property at 1465 E Broad St

$1,200

7 Bedroom, 6.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1465 E Broad St

AthensGA30601
property at 169 W Paces Dr

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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169 W Paces Dr

AthensGA30605

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property at 235 Ruth St

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 8

235 Ruth St

AthensGA30601
property at 270 Strickland Ave

$1,395

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$1,395
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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 6

270 Strickland Ave, Unit A

270 Strickland Ave
AthensGA30601

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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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Eastside Athens, Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eastside Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastside Athens area of Athens, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Hill Apartment Complex priced from $695. Grove at Five Points has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $807. Here are the most affordable Eastside Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$695
Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$807
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,025
Athens Highlands2Br/1Ba- 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1,100
Lexington Heights2x12BR,1BA$1,225
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments2 beds 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,250
PinewoodNoble3BR,1BA$1,273
Serene at Northside2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,309
Downtown Athens Condos!2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside Athens, GA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastside 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 Eastside Athens apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths Model at Highland Park starting at $1,650 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Eastside Athens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastside Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Ridge ApartmentsCampus Ridge Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.80
Highland Park3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.03
The Oaks - Athens3 BR/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.88
The Reserve at Athens4x44BR,4BA$0.46
Archer ApartmentsArcher 3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,3BA$0.44
Accolade Athens Off Campus HousingC33BR,3BA$0.95
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments2 beds 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.20
120 Barrington Pl120 Barrington Pl2BR,2BA$1.20
The Lodge of Athens2x2 A - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.10
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.16

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Athens. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastside Athens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Eastside Athens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastside Athens is under $1,325.

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

The cheapest apartment in Eastside Athens is The Hill Apartment Complex which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Eastside Athens costs $1,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastside 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 57 regular apartments in Eastside 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 Eastside Athens?

Cheap apartments in Eastside Athens have an average cost of $575 which is $1,025 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastside Athens.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.