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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
The DrakeLaredo2BR,1BA$765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, LA and Nearby

As of September 01, 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$1.11
The Ascent on 80Three Bedroom - 1st Floor3BR,2BA$1.26
Lexington Place ApartmentsThe Bayou Belle2BR,2BA$1.32
Peaks of Ruston - Senior living1x11BR,1BA$0.43
Greenacres VillageA11BR,1BA$1.28
Royal Crest Apartments2 Bedroom 650 SqFt2BR,1BA$1.04
NORTHGATE SQUARE APARTMENTSA21BR,1BA$1.31
Siegel Select Bossier CityStudio LargeStudio ,1BA$1.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in Athens?

There are currently 33 Apartments for Rent in Athens, LA with pricing that ranges from $255 to $2,916. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens ranging from $600 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Athens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Athens ranges from $600 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,173.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Athens?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Athens range from $675 to $2,461, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $650 to $1,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $475.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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