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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 $255. 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$255
Peaks of Ruston - Senior living1x11BR,1BA$310
Heights RustonD34BR,2BA$475
Royal Crest Apartments2 Bedroom 650 SqFt2BR,1BA$675
Willow Park Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$725
Parks on Village Apartments - South1/1 707 SF1BR,1BA$750
NORTHGATE SQUARE APARTMENTSA21BR,1BA$820
Preston Place North I South1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Chaparral ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$930
Champion Lake Apartment HomesOne Bedroom-600 sqft1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, LA and Nearby

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.15 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Landing at Willow Bayou Apartment Homes in the in the North Bossier neighborhood starting from $1,602. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Preserve at Tech starting at $675 with a $0.50 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.
Landing at Willow Bayou Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.15
The Preserve at Tech3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.50
Ultris Island ParkB2 (Corporate)2BR,2BA$1.12
The Ascent on 80Three Bedroom - 1st Floor3BR,2BA$1.26
Stockwell Landing Apartment HomesType B2BR,2BA$1.15
Willow Park Apartments2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$0.96
Peaks of Ruston - Senior living1x11BR,1BA$0.43
Parks on Village Apartments - South1/1 707 SF1BR,1BA$1.06
Royal Crest Apartments2 Bedroom 650 SqFt2BR,1BA$1.04
Siegel Select Bossier CityStudio LargeStudio ,1BA$1.02

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Getting Around Athens, LA

Walk Score®

3 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

16 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $255.

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 $675 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 Ultris Island Park and starts from $1,482.

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