Cheap Homes for Rent in Westside Athens Neighborhood of Athens, GA from $400 (15 Rentals)

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property at 207 Rustwood Dr

$1,095

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207 Rustwood Dr, Unit 207

207 Rustwood Dr
AthensGA30606

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property at 172 Hart Ave

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 10

172 Hart Ave

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 4 Beds unit found at River Club Apartments priced from $714. University Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Westside Athens apartments for rent in Athens, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Club Apartments4x44BR,4BA$714
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$785
University Garden1x1hr1BR,1BA$854
Grove at Five PointsStudio 280Studio,1BA$889
130 ColeStudio AStudio,1BA$919

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Athens, GA

As of May 28, 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 3BR/2.0BA Model at Welcome to Park Oaks! starting at $1,585 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Westside Athens 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
Welcome to Park Oaks!3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.30
River Club Apartments3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.64
Red Oak VillageTownhome2BR,2.5BA$1.20
140 Cumberland Ct, Unit 140 Cumberland Ct - D Athens, GA 30607140 Cumberland Ct2BR,2BA$1.30
145 Cumberland Ct, Unit C145 Cumberland Ct2BR,2BA$1.11
Royal Springs Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.28
Hidden Pines2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.29
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1.12
Westside Commons1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.28

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westside Athens, Athens, GA

Ranked #9

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westside Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in Westside Athens?

There are currently 171 Apartments for Rent in Westside Athens, GA with pricing that ranges from $714 to $4,149. There are also 142 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westside Athens ranging from $200 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 $200 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,103.

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 $724 to $3,965, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $695 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $714.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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