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

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1 Bedroom Apartments

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250 Martha DrAthens, GA 30606

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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
River Club Apartments4x44BR,4BA$714
Grove at Five PointsStudio 280Studio,1BA$773

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Athens, GA

As of June 22, 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 4x4 Model at The Reserve at Athens starting at $639 with a $0.46 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
The Reserve at Athens4x44BR,4BA$0.46
River Club Apartments4x4 Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.53
1905 S Milledge Ave, Unit Apt 41905 S Milledge Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.49
1905 S Milledge Ave, Unit 81905 S Milledge Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.46
Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio ,1BA$2.31

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 $773.

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