Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (5 Rentals)

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Arbor Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Creek Apartments

155 International DrAthens, GA 30605
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Cheapest Available South Athens Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Athens, GA

As of February 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Athens area is the $0.36 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Athens Ridge in the in the South Athens neighborhood starting from $749. The second greatest value South Athens apartment is the D3 Model at Enclave 425 starting at $655 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Eastside Athens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Athens Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4.5BA$0.36
Enclave 425D34BR,4BA$0.55
1905 S Milledge Ave, Unit Unit 81905 S Milledge Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.38
2005 S Milledge Ave, Unit 2032005 S Milledge Ave1BR,1.5BA$1.55
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.67
The Reserve at Athens2x22BR,2BA$0.99
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 300Studio ,1BA$2.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Athens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Athens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Athens is under $849.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Athens is The Grove at Five Points which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in South Athens costs $2,685.

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