
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $400 (23 Rentals)
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The Grove at Five Points

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The Bluffs at Epps Bridge

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Westside Athens, Athens, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westside Athens?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Westside Athens Studio Apartments | $1,172 | $838 | $1,639 |
Westside Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $800 | $3,031 |
Westside Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $990 | $3,716 |
Westside Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $895 | $7,200 |
Westside Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $420 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westside Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA.
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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 Studio apartment currently listed from $818. Here are the most affordable Westside Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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University Oaks | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
University Garden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
The Grove at Five Points | Studio 350 | Studio,1BA | $929 |
One Athens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Previous-reno | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
Westside Commons | 1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Athens, GA
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside Athens area is the $0.38 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Athens Ridge in the in the South Athens neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Westside Athens apartment is the Floorplan D Model at The Preserve starting at $1,900 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Kingswood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside Athens apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Athens Ridge | 4 Bedroom Townhouse | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.38 |
The Preserve | Floorplan D | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
Twenty35 at Timothy Woods | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Welcome to Park Oaks! | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
The View at Noda | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
Red Oak Village | Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.22 |
Hidden Pines | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
The Bluffs at Epps Bridge | Jackson | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
One Athens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Rosemary Place | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestside Athens, Athens, GA
Ranked #6
Among neighborhoods in Athens, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Westside Athens Neighborhood in Athens, GA
Walk Score®
35 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 $1,175.
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 $1,616.
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 25 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 $613 which is $1,003 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside Athens.
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