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Athens, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, LA is a Studio unit found at Siegel Select Bossier City in the Eastwood neighborhood priced from $290. Peaks of Ruston - Senior living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $310. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siegel Select Bossier CityStudio SuiteStudio,1BA$290
Peaks of Ruston - Senior living1x11BR,1BA$310
Royal Crest Apartments1 Bedroom 565 SqFt1BR,1BA$640
Charleston Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$690
Fountain Lakes ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$725
Alexis Park0/1 423 SQ FTStudio,1BA$775
Parks on Village Apartments - South1/1 707 SF1BR,1BA$775
Lakeview Place & Twin LakesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$776
Northgate Square ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$875
The DrakeMadero2BR,1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, LA and Nearby

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2BR 2BA (1528 SF) Model at Reflections of Island Park Apartments in the in the East Shreveport neighborhood starting from $1,633. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Reserve of Bossier City Apartment Homes starting at $1,625 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Freestate North Highlands neighborhood. 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.
Reflections of Island Park Apartments2BR 2BA (1528 SF)2BR,2BA$1.07
Reserve of Bossier City Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.24
Landing at Willow Bayou Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Champion Lake Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath-1001 sqft2BR,2BA$1.24
The DrakeMadero2BR,1.5BA$0.99
Peaks of Ruston - Senior living1x11BR,1BA$0.43
Parks on Village Apartments - South1/1 707 SF1BR,1BA$1.10
Charleston Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Royal Crest Apartments1 Bedroom 565 SqFt1BR,1BA$1.13
Siegel Select Bossier CityStudio DeluxeStudio ,1BA$1.00

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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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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 Siegel Select Bossier City listed at $290.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment is $310 at Peaks of Ruston - Senior living.

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 $695 at Royal Crest Apartments.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeview Place & Twin Lakes and starts from $1,086.

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