Cheap Homes for Rent in Athens, GA from $400 (47 Rentals)

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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 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 205 Rustwood Dr

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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205 Rustwood Dr

AthensGA30606
property at 121 Lake Dr

$1,050

2 Bedroom Rentals

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121 Lake Dr

AthensGA30606

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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

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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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Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Athens, GA

Pricing Updated: 07/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Athens, GA area range in price from $600 to $5,500 with an overall median price of $3,301. The three Athens neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Milledge at $750, Baxter at $750, and The Circles at $1,500. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Athens Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Milledge$1,325$7502
Baxter$1,400$7504
The Circles$1,850$1,5001
Boulevard$1,925$1,2755
Cedar Creek$1,950$70017
Normaltown$2,000$1,0007
University Heights$2,200$1,2506
River Club$2,275$1,2509
Cobbham$2,625$1,2752
Beechwood$3,250$75013

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 $724. 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$724
Grove at Five PointsStudio 280Studio,1BA$773
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$875
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,010
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,025
The Woods at Normaltown2X12BR,1BA$1,138
Cascades on the River1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments2 beds 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA

As of July 12, 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
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
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.87
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

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 274 Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $5,753. There are also 250 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens ranging from $450 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 $450 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,491.

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 $599 to $5,753, 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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