
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milledge Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Milledge area of Athens.


University Oaks

Grove at Five Points

University Garden

The View at Noda
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Cambridge Apartments

Eclipse on Broad

Athens Highlands

Cascades on the River

421 West
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Arch + Vine

Mi Casa Apartments

425 Peabody St

223 E Cloverhurst Ave

Twenty35
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Milledge, Athens, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Milledge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milledge Studio Apartments | $1,314 | $791 | $1,795 |
| Milledge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $650 | $2,865 |
| Milledge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $665 | $3,600 |
| Milledge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $599 | $3,875 |
| Milledge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,145 | $500 | $3,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Milledge Neighborhood of Athens, GA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hill Apartment Complex | 1 Bedroom Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| River Club Apartments | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $714 |
| University Oaks | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| University Garden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
| Grove at Five Points | Studio 280 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Ridge Apartments | Campus Ridge Townhouse | 4BR,4BA | $0.80 |
| The Reserve at Athens | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.46 |
| River Club Apartments | 4x4 Deluxe | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
| Archer Apartments | Archer 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,3BA | $0.44 |
| Accolade Athens Off Campus Housing | C3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.95 |
| Celeste on North | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Georgia Green Townhome Apartments | 2 beds 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| Athens Highlands | 2Br/1Ba- 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Lodge of Athens | 2x2 A - Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| The Hill Apartment Complex | 1 Bedroom Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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.
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