Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $400 (23 Rentals)

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Mi Casa Apartments
1 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
1 to 2 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
Student Housing
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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 Studio apartment currently listed from $818. Here are the most affordable Westside Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$800
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$818
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$929
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Previous-reno1BR,1BA$960
Westside Commons1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Athens Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4.5BA$0.38
The PreserveFloorplan D2BR,2.5BA$1.29
Twenty35 at Timothy WoodsC13BR,2BA$1.30
Welcome to Park Oaks!3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.30
The View at NodaB12BR,2BA$0.96
Red Oak VillageTownhome2BR,2.5BA$1.22
Hidden Pines2x12BR,1BA$1.21
The Bluffs at Epps BridgeJackson2BR,2BA$1.24
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.18
Rosemary PlaceB22BR,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westside Athens, Athens, GA

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Athens, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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!

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

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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