Cheap Apartments for Rent in the UGA Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (20 Rentals)

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property at 332 Carr St

$800

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

332 Carr St

AthensGA30605

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property at 250 Little St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 12

250 Little St, Unit C104

250 Little St
AthensGA30605
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Mi Casa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mi Casa Apartments

112 E Cloverhurst AveAthens, GA 30605
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property at 332 Carr St

$800

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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332 Carr St

AthensGA30605

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Twenty35
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twenty35

480 S Milledge AveAthens, GA 30605

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Mathis Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mathis Apartments

1510 S Lumpkin StAthens, GA 30605
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UGA, Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available UGA Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the UGA 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 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable UGA apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$695
Farmer's Exchange Athens1044BR,2BA$745
Grove at Five PointsStudio 280Studio,1BA$889
100 Prince ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,710
The 1785 Club AthensStudio DStudio,1BA$1,715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in UGA, GA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the UGA area is the $0.80 price per square foot Campus Ridge Townhouse Model at Campus Ridge Apartments in the in the Eastside Athens neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value UGA apartment is the 1905 S Milledge Ave Model at 1905 S Milledge Ave, Unit 8 starting at $1,825 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Eastside Athens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for UGA apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Ridge ApartmentsCampus Ridge Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.80
1905 S Milledge Ave, Unit 81905 S Milledge Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.55
Riverbend Club Apartments4BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.46
100 Prince ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$2.42
394 S Pope St394 S Pope St1BR,1BA$1.75
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.16
Farmer's Exchange Athens1081BR,1BA$2.58
The 1785 Club AthensStudio DStudio ,1BA$3.53
The Maxxen AthensA21BR,1BA$4.01
Grove at Five PointsStudio 280Studio ,1BA$2.21

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Uga, Athens, GA

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Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap UGA Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in UGA?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in UGA is under $2,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in UGA?

The cheapest apartment in UGA is The Hill Apartment Complex which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in UGA costs $2,337.

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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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