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3022 Paul Ave

306 Pine Ave
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901 Sybil Dr

908 Fisher Ln

1404 McHenry St
Athens, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Athens?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Athens Studio Apartments | $1,454 | $1,266 | $1,656 |
Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,277 | $310 | $2,153 |
Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,408 | $650 | $2,515 |
Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $540 | $2,799 |
Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $460 | $2,916 |
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Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Peaks of Ruston - Senior living priced from $310. Royal Crest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Peaks of Ruston - Senior living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $310 |
Royal Crest Apartments | 2 Bedroom 650 SqFt | 2BR,1BA | $675 |
NORTHGATE SQUARE APARTMENTS | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Vieux Carre' Apartments | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
Preston Place North I South | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, LA and Nearby
As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $0.50 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Preserve at Tech in the starting from $675. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the B1 (Traditional) Model at Ultris Island Park starting at $1,392 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the East Shreveport neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Athens apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Preserve at Tech | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $0.50 |
Ultris Island Park | B1 (Traditional) | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Cypress Pointe | Monterey | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
Parks on Village Apartments - South | 2/2 952 SF | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
Vieux Carre' Apartments | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
Peaks of Ruston - Senior living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.43 |
Greenacres Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
The Annex of Ruston | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
Royal Crest Apartments | 2 Bedroom 650 SqFt | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
NORTHGATE SQUARE APARTMENTS | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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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 $1,266.
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 $1,537.
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