Cheap Homes for Rent in the North Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $550 (30 Rentals)

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property at 275 Arch Street
$550 - $600

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Base Rent$550 - $600

Total Monthly Price$550 - $600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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275 Arch Street

AthensGA30601

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property at 250 Little St
$1,000 - $1,500
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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250 Little St

AthensGA30605
property at 2505 W Broad St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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2505 W Broad St, Unit 323

2505 W Broad St
AthensGA30606
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property at 1055 Baxter St
$1,300 - $1,400
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1055 Baxter St

AthensGA30606
property at 290 Appleby Dr
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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290 Appleby Dr, Unit 257

290 Appleby Dr
AthensGA30605
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property at 285 Sycamore Dr
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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285 Sycamore Dr, Unit 2

285 Sycamore Dr
AthensGA30606
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property at 145 Herring St
$1,350
3 Bedroom Rentals
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145 Herring St

AthensGA30601

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property at 240 Cleveland Rd
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent
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240 Cleveland Rd

BogartGA30622
property at 125 Wood Lake Dr
$1,500
3 Bedroom Rentals
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125 Wood Lake Dr

AthensGA30606

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 $650. Farmer's Exchange Athens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable North Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$650
Farmer's Exchange AthensFarmers Exchange 4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$795
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$823
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$825
North Grove1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$836
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,010
110 Chalfont-^..^2BR/2.5BA2BR,2BA$1,050
Serene at CreekstoneWoodward2BR,2BA$1,052
The Woods at Normaltown1X11BR,1BA$1,086

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Athens, GA

As of September 12, 2026 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 3bed Model at Arch Street Condominiums starting at $1,795 with a $0.97 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 Condominiums3bed3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Accolade Athens Off Campus HousingD4-A4BR,4BA$0.77
Archer ApartmentsArcher 3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,3BA$0.44
River's Edge2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.08
110 Chalfont-^..^2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.91
125 Cumberland Ct, Unit A125 Cumberland Ct2BR,2BA$1.02
Farmer's Exchange Athens3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.84
Campus Crossings at Abbey West2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.81
The Lodge of Athens2x2 A - Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.92

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North Athens, 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 North Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in North Athens?

There are currently 184 Apartments for Rent in North Athens, GA with pricing that ranges from $599 to $8,252. There are also 116 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Athens ranging from $550 to $5,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Athens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Athens ranges from $550 to $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,073.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Athens?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Athens range from $599 to $4,384, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $943.

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