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Athens, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Chamberlain House priced from $349. Historic Blue Bell Lofts in the Whitley County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $498. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chamberlain House1 bedroom1BR,1BA$349
Historic Blue Bell Lofts2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$498
Turtle Creek KokomoSpringStudio,1BA$715
Pechewa PlaceUpstairs 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$729
Courts of Colfax ApartmentsWinonaStudio,1BA$750
Georgetown Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$800
Hilltop Ridge2 bed Mid Income Qualify2BR,1BA$827
Wabash River Commons1B1B SENIOR1BR,1BA$895
North Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$911
Welcome to Jefferson Crossing Townhomes2 bed 1 bath TH2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, IN and Nearby

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $0.36 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Historic Blue Bell Lofts in the in the Whitley County neighborhood starting from $498. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 3 Bed 1 bath Model at Hilltop Ridge starting at $1,019 with a $1.01 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Historic Blue Bell Lofts2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.36
Hilltop Ridge3 Bed 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.01
Simonson Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.08
Kuder EstatesTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Lakeland Villa Apartments2x2 Old2BR,2BA$1.35
Chamberlain House2 bedroom2BR,1BA$0.48
Welcome to Jefferson Crossing Townhomes2 Bed, 1 Ba TH Renovated2BR,1BA$1.19
Georgetown Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.09
Courts of Colfax ApartmentsWinonaStudio ,1BA$1.24
Pechewa PlaceUpstairs 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Athens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Athens is at Turtle Creek Kokomo listed at $715.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment is $349 at Chamberlain House.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Athens is starting from $425 at Chamberlain House.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hilltop Ridge and starts from $948.

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