Cheap Homes for Rent in Westside Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $600 (47 Rentals)

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property at 185 Nantahala Ave

$1,150 - $1,450

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$1,150 - $1,450
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1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Mar 31

185 Nantahala Ave

AthensGA30601

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property at 2505 W Broad St

$1,600 - $2,450

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2505 W Broad St

AthensGA30606

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property at 1055 Baxter St

$1,300 - $1,600

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1055 Baxter St

AthensGA30606
property at 935 Baxter St

$1,495 - $1,600

2 Bedroom Rentals

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935 Baxter St

AthensGA30606
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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 $749. University Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Westside Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Garden1x15001BR,1BA$749
University OaksDogwood1BR,1BA$825
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$849
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,010
Westside Commons1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,020
130 ColeStudio AStudio,1BA$1,039
Cascades on the River1 Bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,150
421 West1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155
The Woods at Normaltown1X11BR,1BA$1,160
Legacy Mill1x11BR,1BA$1,168

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Athens, GA

As of February 25, 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
Royal Springs Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.33
Hidden Pines2 Bedroom Duplexes2BR,1BA$1.29
Arbor RidgeB2R2BR,2BA$1.32
High Ridge ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$1.34
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1.12
The Woods at Normaltown2X12BR,1BA$1.36
Westside Commons1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westside Athens, Athens, GA

Ranked #7

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Westside Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in Westside Athens?

There are currently 166 Apartments for Rent in Westside Athens, GA with pricing that ranges from $555 to $7,735. There are also 171 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westside Athens ranging from $600 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Westside Athens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Westside Athens ranges from $600 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,478.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Westside Athens?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Westside Athens range from $1,155 to $7,735, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $555.

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