1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Athens, LA (27 Rentals)

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Largest Available Athens and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Athens, LA is found at Reflections of Island Park in the East Shreveport neighborhood and is 1,044 square feet priced from $1,435. Kingston Crossing Apartment Homes in the North Bossier neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 863 square feet and currently listed start at $1,459. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Athens:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Reflections of Island Park1BR 1BA (1044 SF)1,044 Sq Ft$1,435
Kingston Crossing Apartment HomesThe Royal863 Sq Ft$1,459
North Village Apartments2nd Floor842 Sq Ft$1,590
Le RivageA3806 Sq Ft$1,390
Villaggio1BR 1BA (775 SF)775 Sq Ft$1,396
Peaks of Ruston - Senior living1x1723 Sq Ft$310
Greenacres VillageA1720 Sq Ft$925
River Walk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 710 sqft710 Sq Ft$1,140
Champion Lake Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 710 sqft710 Sq Ft$1,050
Preston Place North I South1BR/1BA706 Sq Ft$870

Cheapest Available Athens and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Athens, LA is the 1x1 Model starting from $310 at Peaks of Ruston - Senior living . The second most affordable Athens 1 Bedroom is the A2 Model at NORTHGATE SQUARE APARTMENTS starting at $790 in the Eastwood neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Athens is currently $1,138. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Athens:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Peaks of Ruston - Senior living1x1$310
NORTHGATE SQUARE APARTMENTSA2$790
Preston Place North I South1BR/1BA$870
Chaparral ApartmentsA3$940
Champion Lake Apartment HomesOne Bedroom-600 sqft$995
Greenacres VillageA1$1,005
River Walk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 710 sqft$1,140
Reflections of Island Park1BR 1BA (910 SF)$1,343
Le RivageA3$1,390
Villaggio1BR 1BA (775 SF)$1,396

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Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Athens Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Athens with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Athens is at Peaks of Ruston - Senior living listed at $310.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Athens Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Athens is $1,138.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Athens Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Athens is a 1,044 square feet unit starting from $1,435 at Reflections of Island Park.

What is the average size for Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Athens is currently 0 sq ft.

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