Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (22 Rentals)

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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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425 Hill St
2 Bedroom Apartments

425 Hill St

425 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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Tallassee Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tallassee Ridge

Rustwood DrAthens, GA 30606
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Cobbham Oaks Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cobbham Oaks Apartments

920 W Hancock AveAthens, GA 30606
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Flats at 235
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Flats at 235

235 Sycamore DrAthens, GA 30606

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Twenty35
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twenty35

480 S Milledge AveAthens, GA 30605

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 1 Bed unit found at University Oaks priced from $800. University Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $831. Here are the most affordable Westside Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$800
University Garden1x15001BR,1BA$831
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$869
130 ColeStudio AStudio,1BA$1,019
Westside Commons1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Athens, GA

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside Athens area is the $1.26 price per square foot Floorplan B Model at The Preserve in the in the Jennings Mill neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Westside Athens apartment is the 1905 S Milledge Ave Model at 1905 S Milledge Ave, Unit Unit 8 starting at $1,625 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Eastside Athens neighborhood. 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.
The PreserveFloorplan B2BR,2.5BA$1.26
1905 S Milledge Ave, Unit Unit 81905 S Milledge Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.38
Welcome to Park Oaks!2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.35
425 S Church St, Unit #4425 S Church St2BR,1BA$1.38
Royal Springs Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.39
Hidden Pines2 Bedroom Duplexes2BR,1BA$1.29
High Ridge ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$1.40
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.18
586 Franklin St, Unit #3586 Franklin St1BR,1BA$1.31
Westside Commons1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westside Athens, Athens, GA

Ranked #6

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,160.

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

The cheapest apartment in Westside Athens is University Oaks which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Westside Athens costs $20,067.

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 22 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 $266 which is $19,801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside Athens.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.