Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverbend Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (11 Rentals)

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Arbor Creek Apartments

155 International DrAthens, GA 30605
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Riverbend, Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverbend Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverbend area of Athens, GA is a 4 Beds unit found at Polo Club Athens priced from $789. University Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Riverbend apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$789
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$800
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$929
Clarke Gardens Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,012
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverbend, GA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverbend area is the $0.38 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Athens Ridge in the in the South Athens neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Riverbend 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 Riverbend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Athens Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4.5BA$0.38
Arch Street Condominiums2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$0.94
1287 Shoals ApartmentsRenovated Orchid2BR,2BA$1.32
Ascent Athens2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.60
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.64
The Reserve at Athens2x22BR,2BA$1.02
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.46
Polo Club Athens2-2fd2BR,2BA$1.26
Clarke Gardens Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.75
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$1.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverbend, Athens, GA

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Riverbend Neighborhood in Athens, GA

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverbend Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverbend?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverbend is under $1,735.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverbend?

The cheapest apartment in Riverbend is University Oaks which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Riverbend costs $1,795.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverbend?

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 94 regular apartments in Riverbend 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 Riverbend?

Cheap apartments in Riverbend have an average cost of $1,046 which is $749 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverbend.

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