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Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Athens, GA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Athens, GA area range in price from $525 to $7,200 with an overall median price of $2,549. The three Athens neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Beechwood at $800, Five Points at $525, and Kingswood at $800. 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$1,350$80059
Five Points$1,437$52516
Kingswood$1,525$800135
River Club$1,595$525160
Epps Bridge$1,735$80087
UGA$2,025$525102
Cedar Creek$2,200$77439
University Heights$2,200$525145
East Athens$2,587$525254
Eastside Athens$2,587$525171

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, GA is a 3 Beds unit found at Linden Lane in the South Lumpkin neighborhood priced from $775. University Oaks in the Boulevard neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linden Lane3 bed 3 bath flats3BR,3BA$775
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$800
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$868
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$949
Westside Commons1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA

As of July 26, 2025 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 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 Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Ridge ApartmentsCampus Ridge Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.80
Highland Park Townhomes5x3.55BR,3.5BA$1.14
Arch Street Condominiums2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$0.94
The Oaks - Athens3 BR/2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.00
Serene at NorthsideThe Crepe Myrtle3BR,2BA$1.05
Royal Springs Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.13
Red Oak VillageTownhome2BR,2.5BA$1.15
The Lodge of Athens2x2 B - Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.95
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.64
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in Athens?

There are currently 263 Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA with pricing that ranges from $525 to $7,200. There are also 218 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens ranging from $500 to $6,000.

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 $500 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,169.

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 $775 to $7,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $550 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $760.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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