Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (54 Rentals)

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Mi Casa Apartments
1 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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Athens Highlands
2 Bedroom Apartments

Athens Highlands

537 4th StAthens, GA 30601
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Cielo at Prince
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cielo at Prince

510 Oglethorpe AveAthens, 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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Tallassee Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tallassee Ridge

Rustwood DrAthens, 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 University Oaks priced from $800. University Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $838. Here are the most affordable North Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$800
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$838
Atlas AthensThe Four Flat4BR,4BA$950
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Previous-reno1BR,1BA$960
Westside Commons1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,020
Eclipse on BroadThe Flat4BR,4BA$1,035
The Woods at Normaltown1X11BR,1BA$1,139
Hidden Pines2x12BR,1BA$1,175
Lexington Heights2x12BR,1BA$1,175
Rosemary PlaceB22BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Athens, GA

As of June 23, 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$0.68
The View at NodaC23BR,2BA$0.86
Serene at NorthsideThe Flowering Crepe Myrtle3BR,2BA$1.15
The StandardC33BR,3BA$1.03
Arch & Vine2A2BR,2BA$1.18
The Lodge of Athens2x2 B - Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.98
Hidden Pines2x12BR,1BA$1.21
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Athens, Athens, GA

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Athens, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 $1,175.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Athens is University Oaks which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in North Athens costs $1,531.

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 105 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 $617 which is $914 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Athens.

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