
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (39 Rentals)
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The Pointe

The Grove at Five Points

Serene at Northside

Highland Park Townhomes

Legacy of Athens Apartments
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260 Little St

Arch & Vine

120-122 Sayemore Dr

230 China St
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220 E Rutherford St

1690 Barnett Shoals Rd
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South Hampton Terrace / South Hampton Village
Eastside Athens, Athens, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastside Athens?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Eastside Athens Studio Apartments | $1,400 | $889 | $1,725 |
Eastside Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $650 | $2,850 |
Eastside Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $525 | $4,105 |
Eastside Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $809 | $4,425 |
Eastside Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $725 | $4,400 |
Eastside Athens 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,710 | $1,199 | $2,975 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Eastside Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA.
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Cheapest Available Eastside Athens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastside Athens area of Athens, GA is a 4 Beds unit found at Polo Club Athens priced from $789. The Grove at Five Points has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable Eastside Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Polo Club Athens | 4-4thq | 4BR,4BA | $789 |
The Grove at Five Points | Studio 350 | Studio,1BA | $929 |
The Oaks - Athens | 1BR/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Atlas Athens | The Four Flat | 4BR,4BA | $950 |
Clarke Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,012 |
Eclipse on Broad | The Flat | 4BR,4BA | $1,035 |
The View at Noda | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,093 |
Legacy of Athens Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Lexington Heights | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Pinewood | Noble | 3BR,1BA | $1,273 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside Athens, GA
As of June 12, 2025 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 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 Eastside Athens apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Campus Ridge Apartments | Campus Ridge Townhouse | 4BR,4BA | $0.80 |
Highland Park Townhomes | 5x3.5 | 5BR,3.5BA | $1.14 |
Arch Street Condominiums | 2 Beds, 2.5 baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.94 |
Eclipse on Broad | The Townhome | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.68 |
Serene at Northside | The Flowering Crepe Myrtle | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
The Standard | C3 | 3BR,3BA | $1.03 |
The View at Noda | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
The Lodge of Athens | 2x2 B - Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Riverbend Club Apartments | 2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom) | 2BR,2BA | $0.64 |
The Reserve at Athens | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Eastside Athens Neighborhood in Athens, GA
Walk Score®
34 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
35 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,273.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastside Athens?
The cheapest apartment in Eastside Athens is The Oaks - Athens which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Eastside Athens costs $1,576.
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 130 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 $796 which is $780 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastside Athens.
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