Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Circles Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $600 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Circles area of Athens.

University Garden

One Athens Apartments

The View at Noda

Arbor Ridge
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130 Cole

Westside Commons

Cascades on the River

421 West

Pines at Athens
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175 Talmadge St, Unit 2

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420 Yonah Ave
The Circles, Athens, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Circles?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Circles Studio Apartments | $1,480 | $831 | $1,835 |
| The Circles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $650 | $2,850 |
| The Circles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $775 | $4,220 |
| The Circles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $745 | $4,773 |
| The Circles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,518 | $635 | $3,945 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Circles Neighborhood of Athens, GA.
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Cheapest Available The Circles Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Circles area of Athens, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Hill Apartment Complex priced from $695. Farmer's Exchange Athens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 6 Beds apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable The Circles apartments for rent in Athens, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hill Apartment Complex | 1 Bedroom Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Farmer's Exchange Athens | 6BR/2.5BA | 6BR,2BA | $725 |
| University Oaks | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| University Garden | 1x1500 | Studio,1BA | $831 |
| Eclipse on Broad | The Flat | 4BR,4BA | $985 |
| One Athens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| Arbor Ridge | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,106 |
| Westside Commons | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,120 |
| Cascades on the River | 1 Bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Pines at Athens | 1x1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Circles, GA
As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Circles area is the $0.64 price per square foot The Townhome Model at Eclipse on Broad in the in the Eastside Athens neighborhood starting from $1,065. The second greatest value The Circles apartment is the Floorplan B Model at The Preserve starting at $1,925 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Jennings Mill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Circles apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse on Broad | The Townhome | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.64 |
| The Preserve | Floorplan B | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.26 |
| 130 Cole | Three Bedroom A | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| Red Oak Village | Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.06 |
| Westside Commons | 2 bed 1 bath W | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 425 S Church St, Unit #4 | 425 S Church St | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Hidden Pines | 2 Bedroom Duplexes | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| One Athens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 586 Franklin St, Unit #11 | 586 Franklin St | Studio ,1BA | $1.31 |
| The Hill Apartment Complex | 1 Bedroom Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Circles, Athens, GA
Ranked #9
Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the The Circles Neighborhood in Athens, GA
Walk Score®
44 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some 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 The Circles Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Circles?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Circles is under $1,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Circles?
The cheapest apartment in The Circles is The Hill Apartment Complex which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in The Circles costs $4,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Circles?
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 159 regular apartments in The Circles 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 The Circles?
Cheap apartments in The Circles have an average cost of $1,269 which is $3,226 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Circles.
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