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property at 1055 Baxter St

1055 Baxter St

AthensGA30606

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property at 297 Peabody St

297 Peabody St

AthensGA30605

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Athens, GA

Pricing Updated: 06/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Athens, GA area range in price from $420 to $7,200 with an overall median price of $1,768. The three Athens neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are The Circles at $1,325, South Athens at $420, and South Lumpkin at $420. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Athens Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
The Circles$1,325$1,3251
South Athens$1,339$42040
South Lumpkin$1,400$42084
Five Points$1,489$52564
Epps Bridge$1,505$800125
Baxter$1,522$81851
North Athens$1,525$650385
Beechwood$1,535$725134
Eastside Athens$1,552$420225
River Club$1,554$76054

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, GA is a 4 Beds unit found at Polo Club Athens in the Eastside Athens neighborhood priced from $789. University Oaks in the Kingswood 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
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$789
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$800
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$818
The Pointe1x11BR,1BA$875
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$929
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$949
Atlas AthensThe Four Flat4BR,4BA$950
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Previous-reno1BR,1BA$960
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnwood1BR,1BA$1,010
Clarke Gardens Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,012

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA

As of June 09, 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 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Athens Ridge starting at $799 with a $0.38 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$0.38
Arch Street Condominiums2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$0.94
Eclipse on BroadThe Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.68
Serene at NorthsideThe Flowering Crepe Myrtle3BR,2BA$1.05
The View at NodaB12BR,2BA$0.96
The Lodge of Athens2x2 B - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.00
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.64
The Reserve at Athens2x22BR,2BA$1.02
The Pointe1x11BR,1BA$1.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in Athens?

There are currently 269 Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA with pricing that ranges from $420 to $7,200. There are also 313 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens ranging from $695 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 $695 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,460.

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 $814 to $7,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $420.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.