
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverbend Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (11 Rentals)
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The Grove at Five Points

Linden Lane

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655 E Campus Rd
Riverbend, Athens, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverbend?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverbend Studio Apartments | $1,384 | $889 | $1,725 |
Riverbend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $800 | $2,850 |
Riverbend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $525 | $3,210 |
Riverbend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $809 | $2,700 |
Riverbend 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,060 | $725 | $3,040 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverbend Neighborhood of Athens, GA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Polo Club Athens | 4-4thq | 4BR,4BA | $789 |
University Oaks | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
The Grove at Five Points | Studio 350 | Studio,1BA | $929 |
Clarke Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,012 |
Legacy of Athens Apartments | A1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Athens Ridge | 4 Bedroom Townhouse | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.38 |
Arch Street Condominiums | 2 Beds, 2.5 baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.94 |
1287 Shoals Apartments | Renovated Orchid | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Ascent Athens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
Riverbend Club Apartments | 2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom) | 2BR,2BA | $0.64 |
The Reserve at Athens | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Legacy of Athens Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Polo Club Athens | 2-2fd | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Clarke Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
University Oaks | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverbend, Athens, GA
Ranked #12
Among neighborhoods in Athens, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
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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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