Cheap Homes for Rent in Athens, GA from $400 (52 Rentals)

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property at 332 Carr St

$800

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$800

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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332 Carr St

AthensGA30605

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property at 208 Sidney Lanier Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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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, 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 120 Cumberland Ct

$1,195

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$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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120 Cumberland Ct

AthensGA30607
property at 172 Hart Ave

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 10

172 Hart Ave

AthensGA30606

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property at 602 Freeman Dr

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

602 Freeman Dr

AthensGA30601
property at 180 Chalfont Ln

$1,250

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

180 Chalfont Ln

AthensGA30606

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property at 693 Boulevard

$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

693 Boulevard

AthensGA30601

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Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Athens, GA

Pricing Updated: 05/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Athens, GA area range in price from $560 to $9,308 with an overall median price of $1,877. The three Athens neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Beechwood at $795, Normaltown at $650, and Baxter at $560. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Athens Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Beechwood$1,449$79550
Normaltown$1,464$650178
Baxter$1,479$560175
Cobbham$1,502$650166
Kingswood$1,505$795110
North Athens$1,508$650258
Boulevard$1,516$650170
The Circles$1,516$650177
University Heights$1,650$56074
Northeast Athens$1,710$92657

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Hill Apartment Complex in the Eastside Athens neighborhood priced from $695. River Club Apartments in the South Lumpkin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $714. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$695
River Club Apartments4x44BR,4BA$714
University Garden1x15001BR,1BA$734
Farmer's Exchange Athens1044BR,2BA$745
Grove at Five PointsStudio 300Studio,1BA$791
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$795
130 ColeStudio AStudio,1BA$919
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,010
Westside Commons1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,020
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the 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 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 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 Pointe2X22BR,2BA$0.96
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

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in Athens?

There are currently 293 Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA with pricing that ranges from $560 to $9,308. There are also 278 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens ranging from $200 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Athens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Athens ranges from $200 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,178.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Athens?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Athens range from $724 to $9,308, 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.

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