Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (54 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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425 Hill St
2 Bedroom Apartments

425 Hill St

425 Hill StAthens, GA 30601
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105 Loblolly Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

105 Loblolly Dr

105 Loblolly DrAthens, GA 30601
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Cielo at Prince
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cielo at Prince

510 Oglethorpe AveAthens, GA 30606

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Athens Highlands
2 Bedroom Apartments

Athens Highlands

537 4th StAthens, GA 30601
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Tallassee Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tallassee Ridge

Rustwood DrAthens, GA 30606
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Cobbham Oaks Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cobbham Oaks Apartments

920 W Hancock AveAthens, GA 30606
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Flats at 235
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at 235

235 Sycamore DrAthens, GA 30606
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Twenty35
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twenty35

480 S Milledge AveAthens, GA 30605

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North Athens, Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Athens area of Athens, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Hill Apartment Complex priced from $695. University Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $710. Here are the most affordable North Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$695
University OaksSaplingStudio,1BA$710
Farmer's Exchange Athens6BR/2.5BA6BR,2BA$725
University Garden1x1500Studio,1BA$831
Eclipse on BroadThe Flat4BR,4BA$1,000
Westside Commons1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,020
Arbor RidgeA1R1BR,1BA$1,050
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,060
130 ColeTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1,129
The Woods at Normaltown1X11BR,1BA$1,139

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Athens, GA

As of October 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the North 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 North Athens apartment is the 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Arch Street Condominiums starting at $1,695 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Eastside Athens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Ridge ApartmentsCampus Ridge Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.80
Arch Street Condominiums2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$0.94
Eclipse on BroadThe Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.67
435 N Church St, Unit #3435 N Church St2BR,1BA$1.21
Red Oak VillageTownhome2BR,2.5BA$1.06
Serene at NorthsideThe Flowering Dogwood2BR,2BA$1.23
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments2 beds 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.20
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.18
The Lodge of Athens2x2 A - Classic2BR,2BA$1.09
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.16

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Athens, Athens, GA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including North Athens, Athens, and the greater Athens area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the North Athens Neighborhood in Athens, GA

Walk Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Athens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Athens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Athens is under $1,139.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Athens?

The cheapest apartment in North Athens is The Hill Apartment Complex which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in North Athens costs $16,213.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Athens?

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 103 regular apartments in North Athens 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 North Athens?

Cheap apartments in North Athens have an average cost of $922 which is $15,291 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Athens.

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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