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Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Athens, GA

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Athens, GA area range in price from $525 to $4,425 with an overall median price of $2,477. The three Athens neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Five Points at $525, Beechwood at $710, and River Club at $525. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Athens Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Five Points$1,427$52524
Beechwood$1,450$71048
River Club$1,495$525174
Kingswood$1,545$710167
Epps Bridge$1,618$71093
Chicopee Dudley$1,835$725110
UGA$2,100$525141
Cedar Creek$2,275$74985
University Heights$2,275$525209
East Athens$2,625$525381

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, GA is a 6 Beds unit found at Farmer's Exchange Athens in the Eastside Athens neighborhood priced from $725. Linden Lane in the South Lumpkin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Farmer's Exchange Athens6BR/2.5BA6BR,2BA$725
Linden Lane3 bed 3 bath flats3BR,3BA$775
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$800
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$829
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$838

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA

As of September 10, 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 $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
Eclipse on BroadThe Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.68
WHITEHALL LANDINGWhitehall Landing Townhome for Rent3BR,2.5BA$1.00
Enclave 425D34BR,4BA$0.60
Red Oak VillageTownhome2BR,2.5BA$1.06
Highland Park2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.64
The Reserve at Athens2x22BR,2BA$1.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in Athens?

There are currently 266 Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA with pricing that ranges from $525 to $4,425. There are also 146 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens ranging from $375 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 $375 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,968.

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 $745 to $4,425, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $550 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $760.

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 Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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