Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (34 Rentals)

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Arbor Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Creek Apartments

155 International DrAthens, GA 30605
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Scarborough Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Scarborough Place

345 Research DrAthens, GA 30605
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WHITEHALL LANDING
3 Bedroom Apartments

WHITEHALL LANDING

210 Whitehall RdAthens, GA 30605
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Whitehall Terrace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whitehall Terrace

Water Wheel WayAthens, 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. River Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $714. 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
River Club Apartments4x44BR,4BA$714
Grove at Five PointsStudio 280Studio,1BA$889
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,025
Lexington Heights2x12BR,1BA$1,225
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsTH2BR,1BA$1,249
Royal Springs Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,275
1287 Shoals ApartmentsRenovated Gardenia2BR,2BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, GA

As of June 10, 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 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths Model at Highland Park starting at $1,650 with a $1.03 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
Highland Park3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.03
The Reserve at Athens4x44BR,4BA$0.46
River Club Apartments4x4 Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.53
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsTH2BR,1.5BA$1.10
131 Langford Ct, Unit 1131 Langford Ct3BR,2BA$1.27
Royal Springs Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.28
120 Barrington Pl120 Barrington Pl2BR,2BA$1.20
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 $1,315.

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 $1,650.

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 34 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 $634 which is $1,016 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights.

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