Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $545 (109 Rentals)

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property at 239 Ruth St
$690 - $790
3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
Available Aug 11, 2027
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239 Ruth St

AthensGA30601

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Arbor Ridge
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$1,020 - $1,574

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Base Rent$1,020 - $1,574
Total Monthly Price$1,020 - $1,574
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arbor Ridge

150 Chateau TerAthens, GA 30606
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125 Cumberland Ct, Unit A
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100
Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

125 Cumberland Ct, Unit A

125 Cumberland CtAthens, GA 30607
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property at 2505 W Broad St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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2505 W Broad St, Unit 323

2505 W Broad St
AthensGA30606
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property at 285 Sycamore Dr
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350
Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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285 Sycamore Dr, Unit 2

285 Sycamore Dr
AthensGA30606
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property at 101 Wood Lake Dr
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400
Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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101 Wood Lake Dr, Unit 401

101 Wood Lake Dr
AthensGA30606

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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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436 Hill St
2 Bedroom Apartments

436 Hill St

436 Hill StAthens, GA 30601
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Cielo at Prince
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cielo at Prince

510 Oglethorpe AveAthens, GA 30606

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Westside Athens, Athens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westside Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside Athens area of Athens, GA is a Studio unit found at Grove at Five Points priced from $791. University Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $823. Here are the most affordable Westside Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grove at Five PointsStudio 280Studio, 1BA$791
University GardenStudioStudio, 1BA$823
University OaksSapling1BR, 1BA$835
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR, 1BA$1,010
110 Chalfont-^..^2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1BA$1,050
Westside Commons2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1,055
The Woods at Normaltown1X11BR, 1BA$1,086
Legacy Mill1x11BR, 1BA$1,112

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Athens, GA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside Athens area is the $0.33 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Athens Ridge in the South Athens neighborhood starting from $699. The second greatest value Westside Athens apartment is the 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Model at Campus Crossings at Abbey West in the Jennings Mill neighborhood starting at $645 with a $0.43 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Athens Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR, 4.5BA$0.33
Campus Crossings at Abbey West4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom4BR, 4BA$0.43
The PreserveFloorplan D2BR, 2.5BA$1.10
River's Edge2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR, 2BA$1.08
110 Chalfont-^..^2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$0.91
125 Cumberland Ct, Unit A125 Cumberland Ct2BR, 2BA$1.02
Westside Commons2 bed 1 bath Deluxe no W/D W2BR, 1BA$1.16
River Club Apartments2x2 Deluxe2BR, 2BA$0.76
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR, 1BA$1.12
Arches On The Lake Student LivingB1-Premium2BR, 1BA$0.97

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Westside Athens, Athens, GA

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

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Athens. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Athens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westside Athens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westside Athens is under $1,112.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside Athens?

The cheapest apartment in Westside Athens is University Oaks which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Westside Athens costs $1,399.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westside Athens?

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 31 regular apartments in Westside Athens 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 Westside Athens?

Cheap apartments in Westside Athens have an average cost of $184 which is $1,215 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside Athens.

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