Cheap Homes for Rent in the UGA Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $1,200 (11 Rentals)

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property at 250 Little St
$1,000 - $1,500
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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250 Little St

AthensGA30605

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property at 290 Appleby Dr
$1,350

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290 Appleby Dr, Unit 257

290 Appleby Dr
AthensGA30605
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property at 145 Herring St
$1,350 - $1,400
3 Bedroom Rentals
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145 Herring St

AthensGA30601

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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 $650. Farmer's Exchange Athens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable UGA apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$650
Farmer's Exchange AthensFarmers Exchange 4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$795
Eclipse on BroadThe Flat4BR,4BA$900
50 Springdale St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,400
The 1785 Club AthensStudio DStudio,1BA$1,715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in UGA, GA

As of September 10, 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 The Townhome Model at Eclipse on Broad starting at $1,099 with a $0.66 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
Eclipse on BroadThe Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.66
755 BroadPH13BR,2BA$1.97
1905 S Milledge Ave, Unit Apt 41905 S Milledge Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.49
Farmer's Exchange Athens2073BR,2BA$0.75
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.67
118 University Dr2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.77
50 Springdale St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.92
The Maxxen AthensB12BR,2BA$1.94
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.16

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Uga, Athens, GA

Ranked #24

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about UGA

What type of rentals are currently available in UGA?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in UGA, GA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $4,400. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in UGA ranging from $1,200 to $3,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in UGA?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in UGA ranges from $1,200 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,760.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in UGA?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in UGA range from $3,200 to $3,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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