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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 Studio unit found at UB Lofts priced from $680. SOMERSET VILLAGE APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $690. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
UB LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$680
SOMERSET VILLAGE APARTMENTS1 bed larger1BR,1BA$690
The Macy ApartmentsStudio Unfurnished/FurnishedStudio,1BA$750
Carriage Place ApartmentsThe Adams1BR,1BA$783
Pechewa PlaceDownstairs 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, IN and Nearby

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $0.87 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1 bath Model at MILLSTONE APARTMENTS in the starting from $850. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 2B2B SENIOR Model at Wabash River Commons starting at $1,145 with a $1.18 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.
MILLSTONE APARTMENTS2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.87
Wabash River Commons2B2B SENIOR2BR,2BA$1.18
Simonson Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Kuder EstatesTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Mallard and HI-TEC Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.04
JEFFERSON CROSSING2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Townhome2BR,1BA$1.07
Georgetown Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Sycamore Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Carriage Place ApartmentsThe Edison1BR,1BA$1.26
SOMERSET VILLAGE APARTMENTS1 bed larger1BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in Athens?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Athens, IN with pricing that ranges from $625 to $2,544. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens ranging from $295 to $4,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Athens ranges from $295 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,440.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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