
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Circles Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Circles area of Athens.


University Oaks

Eclipse on Broad

University Garden

One Athens Apartments

The View at Noda

Westside Commons

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Arbor Ridge

130 Cole
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559 Pulaski St, Unit 1

Cascades on the River

421 West

Athens Highlands

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394 S Pope St

Downtown Athens Condos!

Rosemary Place
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1 Jefferson Pl, Unit #5

Red Oak Village

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425 S Church St, Unit Church Street Carriage Apt

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140 Cumberland Ct, Unit 140 Cumberland Ct - D Athens, GA 30607

High Ridge Apartments

Welcome to Park Oaks!

159 E Cloverhurst Ave, Unit 8

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115 Howell Way, Unit 1

Horizon at Tallassee
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Flats at General Time

Holden at Oak Grove

The Preserve

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Grand Preserve

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435 Clover St, Unit B

1030 Dr Martin Luther King Pky

249 Yonah Ave

2062 Prince Ave

1688 Prince Ave
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1688 Prince

100 Prince Apartments
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 | $1,543 | $1,039 | $1,795 |
| The Circles 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,398 | $650 | $2,865 |
| The Circles 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $729 | $3,561 |
| The Circles 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $599 | $5,641 |
| The Circles 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $500 | $3,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 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. University Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. 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 |
| University Oaks | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| One Athens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| Westside Commons | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| The Woods at Normaltown | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,086 |
| Cascades on the River | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Arbor Ridge | B1R | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Downtown Athens Condos! | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,250 |
| Hidden Pines | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,255 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Circles, GA
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Circles area is the $1.10 price per square foot Floorplan D Model at The Preserve in the in the Jennings Mill neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value The Circles apartment is the Archer 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Archer Apartments starting at $599 with a $0.44 price per square foot in the Eastside Athens 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Preserve | Floorplan D | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.10 |
| Archer Apartments | Archer 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,3BA | $0.44 |
| Towne Club Condominiums | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.63 |
| 140 Cumberland Ct, Unit 140 Cumberland Ct - D Athens, GA 30607 | 140 Cumberland Ct | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Downtown Athens Condos! | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Westside Commons | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Arbor Ridge | B2R | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| One Athens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Lodge of Athens | 2x2 A - Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| 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.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Circles Apartments
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 $1,578.
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 35 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 $488 which is $1,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Circles.
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