Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (9 Rentals)

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155 International DrAthens, GA 30605
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Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights area of Athens, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Hill Apartment Complex priced from $695. Polo Club Athens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $814. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$695
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$814
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, GA

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Heights 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 University Heights apartment is the 2 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Arch Street Condominiums starting at $1,695 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Eastside Athens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Ridge ApartmentsCampus Ridge Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.80
Arch Street Condominiums2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$0.94
Highland Park3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.02
WHITEHALL LANDINGWhitehall Landing Townhomes3BR,2.5BA$1.00
Enclave 425D34BR,4BA$0.55
226 Highland Park Dr, Unit 228B226 Highland Park Dr1BR,1BA$0.58
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.67
The Reserve at Athens2x22BR,2BA$0.99
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Heights is under $1,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Heights?

The cheapest apartment in University Heights is The Hill Apartment Complex which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in University Heights costs $2,275.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Heights?

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 65 regular apartments in University Heights 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 University Heights?

Cheap apartments in University Heights have an average cost of $691 which is $1,584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights.

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