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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Athens?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Athens Studio Apartments | $1,055 | $889 | $1,179 |
South Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $995 | $1,504 |
South Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $525 | $2,500 |
South Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,154 | $775 | $2,700 |
South Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $760 | $3,040 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA.
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Cheapest Available South Athens Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Linden Lane | 3 bed 3 bath flats | 3BR,3BA | $775 |
The Grove at Five Points | Studio 350 | Studio,1BA | $929 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Athens, GA
As of July 12, 2025 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 $750. The second greatest value South Athens apartment is the 2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom) Model at Riverbend Club Apartments starting at $635 with a $0.64 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Athens Ridge | 4 Bedroom Townhouse | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.36 |
Riverbend Club Apartments | 2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom) | 2BR,2BA | $0.64 |
The Reserve at Athens | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
220 Whitehall Rd, Unit 1 | 220 Whitehall Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
The Grove at Five Points | Studio 350 | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Athens, Athens, GA
Ranked #16
Among neighborhoods in Athens, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the South Athens Neighborhood in Athens, GA
Walk Score®
15 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
24 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $929.
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 $1,264, while the average apartment in South Athens costs $2,655.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Athens?
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 7 regular apartments in South Athens that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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