Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (53 Rentals)

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property at 129 Pineview Dr

$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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129 Pineview Dr

AthensGA30606

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property at 127 Pineview Dr

$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

127 Pineview Dr

AthensGA30606

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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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Royal Oaks Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Oaks Townhomes

1197 Cedar Shoals DrAthens, GA 30605
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Arbor Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Creek Apartments

155 International DrAthens, GA 30605
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Athens Highlands
2 Bedroom Apartments

Athens Highlands

537 4th StAthens, GA 30601
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Woodsong Village
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodsong Village

100 Woodsong AveAthens, GA 30605
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Shoal Creek Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoal Creek Apartments

930 Barnett Shoals RdAthens, 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. Farmer's Exchange Athens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $761. 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
Farmer's Exchange Athens4 Bed 2 Bath 2104BR,2BA$761
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$834
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnfield1BR,1BA$955
The Pointe1X11BR,1BA$975
Eclipse on BroadThe Townhome4BR,4BA$1,014
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,025
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1,099
421 West1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155
Lexington Heights2x12BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside Athens, GA

As of March 15, 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 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Arch Street Condominiums starting at $1,695 with a $0.94 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
Arch Street Condominiums2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$0.94
Eclipse on BroadThe Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.61
Highland Park2 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths2BR,2.5BA$1.04
Enclave 425D34BR,4BA$0.50
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.67
The Lodge of Athens2x2 A - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.10
The Reserve at Athens2x22BR,2BA$0.92
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,175.

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 $1,837.

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 89 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 $660 which is $1,177 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastside Athens.

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