Cheap Homes for Rent in Athens, GA from $510 (37 Rentals)

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property at 275 Arch Street

$550 - $600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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275 Arch Street

AthensGA30601

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property at 205 Whitehall Rd

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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205 Whitehall Rd, Unit 205

205 Whitehall Rd
AthensGA30605

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property at 250 Little St

$1,000 - $1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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250 Little St

AthensGA30605

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property at 232 E Paces Dr

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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232 E Paces Dr

AthensGA30605

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property at 1055 Baxter St

$1,300 - $1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1055 Baxter St

AthensGA30606

Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Athens, GA

Pricing Updated: 08/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Athens, GA area range in price from $510 to $5,600 with an overall median price of $1,755. The three Athens neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are The Circles at $875, Baxter at $1,325, and Cedar Creek at $1,350. 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$875$8751
Baxter$1,325$1,3002
Cedar Creek$1,350$51027
University Heights$1,550$80010
Epps Bridge$1,600$90026
Eastside Athens$1,647$51098
Beechwood$1,700$90014
UGA$1,700$1,20019
East Athens$1,725$510138
Five Points$1,762$1,20016

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 $650. River Club Apartments in the South Lumpkin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $654. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$650
River Club Apartments4x44BR,4BA$654
Farmer's Exchange AthensFarmers Exchange 4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$795
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$806
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$815
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$823
North Grove1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$836
Eclipse on BroadThe Flat4BR,4BA$900
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnwood1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA

As of August 29, 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 5 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Athens Ridge starting at $755 with a $0.31 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 Ridge5 Bedroom Townhouse5BR,5.5BA$0.31
Eclipse on BroadThe Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.66
The Reserve at Athens4x44BR,4BA$0.39
Archer ApartmentsArcher 3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,3BA$0.44
Polo Club Athens3-3thd3BR,3BA$0.68
Enclave 425D1-Premium4BR,2BA$0.50
Farmer's Exchange Athens2073BR,2BA$0.75
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.67
River Club Apartments2x2 Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in Athens?

There are currently 283 Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $10,515. There are also 224 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens ranging from $510 to $5,600.

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 $510 to $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,909.

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 $4,621, 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 $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $500.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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