Cheap Homes for Rent in South Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $1,000 (17 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the South Athens area of Athens.

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property at 130 Oxford Ct

$1,575

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 11

130 Oxford Ct

AthensGA30606

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Cheapest Available South Athens Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Club Apartments4x44BR,4BA$714
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Athens, GA

As of April 23, 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 $550 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
Enclave 425D34BR,4BA$0.46
1905 S Milledge Ave, Unit Unit 81905 S Milledge Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.55
Riverbend Club Apartments4BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.46
River Club Apartments2x2 Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.80
The Reserve at Athens2x22BR,2BA$0.94
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 300Studio ,1BA$2.83

Frequently Asked Questions about South Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in South Athens?

There are currently 37 Apartments for Rent in South Athens, GA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $2,820. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Athens ranging from $1,000 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Athens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Athens ranges from $1,000 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,738.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Athens?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Athens range from $724 to $2,760, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $550.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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