
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Westside Athens area of Athens.


The Grove at Five Points

University Oaks

One Athens Apartments

255 Rustwood Dr

The View at Noda
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The Bluffs at Epps Bridge

639 Reese St

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Arbor Ridge

130 Cole

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Westside Commons

129 Pineview Dr
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265 Vincent Dr

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425 Hill St

Cielo at Prince

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Athens Studio Apartments | $1,157 | $834 | $1,568 |
| Westside Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $749 | $3,709 |
| Westside Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,504 | $684 | $3,787 |
| Westside Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,710 | $975 | $3,325 |
| Westside Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $777 | $555 | $2,500 |
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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 Garden priced from $734. The Grove at Five Points has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $834. Here are the most affordable Westside Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Garden | 1x1500 | 1BR,1BA | $734 |
| The Grove at Five Points | Studio 350 | Studio,1BA | $834 |
| University Oaks | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| 130 Cole | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Westside Commons | 1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| One Athens Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1,099 |
| Arbor Ridge | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,128 |
| The Woods at Normaltown | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| Cascades on the River | 1 Bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 421 West | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Athens, GA
As of March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside Athens area is the $0.36 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Athens Ridge in the in the South Athens neighborhood starting from $749. The second greatest value Westside Athens apartment is the Floorplan D Model at The Preserve starting at $1,825 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Jennings Mill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Ridge | 4 Bedroom Townhouse | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.36 |
| The Preserve | Floorplan D | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.24 |
| Red Oak Village | Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.06 |
| One Athens Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Classic | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Royal Springs Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Hidden Pines | 2 Bedroom Duplexes | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Bluffs at Epps Bridge | Jackson | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| High Ridge Apartments | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| The Woods at Normaltown | 2X1 Silver | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Westside Commons | 1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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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 $1,155.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside Athens?
The cheapest apartment in Westside Athens is University Garden which is listed at $734, while the average apartment in Westside Athens costs $21,057.
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 27 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 $298 which is $20,759 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside Athens.
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