Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $500 (25 Rentals)

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Arbor Ridge
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$916 - $1,489
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$867 - $1,440
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$916 - $1,489
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arbor Ridge

150 Chateau TerAthens, GA 30606
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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 Garden priced from $799. The Grove at Five Points has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Westside Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Garden1x15001BR,1BA$799
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$849
130 ColeStudio AStudio,1BA$989
University OaksPine2BR,1BA$990
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Athens, GA

As of February 07, 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 $1,799 with a $1.22 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Athens Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4.5BA$0.36
The PreserveFloorplan D2BR,2.5BA$1.22
Welcome to Park Oaks!3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.30
1905 S Milledge Ave, Unit 81905 S Milledge Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.38
Royal Springs Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.33
425 S Church St, Unit #4425 S Church St2BR,1BA$1.38
Hidden Pines2 Bedroom Duplexes2BR,1BA$1.29
The Bluffs at Epps BridgeJackson2BR,2BA$1.17
High Ridge ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$1.31
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1.12

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Westside Athens, Athens, GA

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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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Westside Athens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Westside Athens Apartment is $799 at University Garden.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Westside Athens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Westside Athens is starting from $990 at University Oaks.

What is the most affordable Westside Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Westside Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at University Oaks and starts from $1,280.

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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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