Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milledge Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (15 Rentals)

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Mi Casa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mi Casa Apartments

112 E Cloverhurst AveAthens, GA 30605
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Twenty35
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twenty35

480 S Milledge AveAthens, GA 30605

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Milledge, Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Milledge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Milledge area of Athens, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Hill Apartment Complex priced from $695. River Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $714. Here are the most affordable Milledge apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$695
River Club Apartments4x44BR,4BA$714
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$745
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$818
Grove at Five PointsStudio 280Studio,1BA$889

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milledge, GA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milledge 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 Milledge apartment is the 4x4 Model at The Reserve at Athens starting at $639 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the Eastside Athens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Milledge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Ridge ApartmentsCampus Ridge Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.80
The Reserve at Athens4x44BR,4BA$0.46
River Club Apartments4x4 Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.53
Archer ApartmentsArcher 3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,3BA$0.44
Accolade Athens Off Campus HousingC33BR,3BA$0.95
Celeste on North2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.26
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments2 beds 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Athens Highlands2Br/1Ba- 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.22
The Lodge of Athens2x2 A - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.10
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.16

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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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Milledge, Athens, GA

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Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Milledge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Milledge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Milledge is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Milledge?

The cheapest apartment in Milledge is The Hill Apartment Complex which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Milledge costs $1,730.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Milledge?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 60 regular apartments in Milledge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Milledge?

Cheap apartments in Milledge have an average cost of $632 which is $1,098 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milledge.

Expert Rental Resources

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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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