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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
NORTHGATE SQUARE APARTMENTSA21BR,1BA$790
Preston Place North I South1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$870
Chaparral ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$940
Champion Lake Apartment HomesOne Bedroom-600 sqft1BR,1BA$995
Greenacres VillageA11BR,1BA$1,005
River Walk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 710 sqft1BR,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, LA and Nearby

As of September 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.12 price per square foot C1 (Corporate) Model at Ultris Island Park in the in the East Shreveport neighborhood starting from $1,582. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Landing at Willow Bayou Apartment Homes starting at $1,602 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the North Bossier 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.
Ultris Island ParkC1 (Corporate)3BR,2BA$1.12
Landing at Willow Bayou Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.15
The Preserve at Tech3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.50
The Ascent on 80Three Bedroom - 1st Floor3BR,2BA$1.26
Lexington Place ApartmentsThe Bayou Belle2BR,2BA$1.28
Peaks of Ruston - Senior living1x11BR,1BA$0.43
Preston Place North I South1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.27
Royal Crest Apartments2 Bedroom 650 SqFt2BR,1BA$1.04
NORTHGATE SQUARE APARTMENTSA21BR,1BA$1.30
Siegel Select Bossier CityStudio LargeStudio ,1BA$1.02

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Getting Around Athens, LA

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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 $1,436.

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