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347 Ridge RoadFairfield, ME 04937
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Athens, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, ME is a 2 Beds unit found at 95-99 Maine Ave priced from $800. Orchard Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
95-99 Maine Ave2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$800
Orchard Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Cedarwoods Apartments2 Bedroom (units 9-64)2BR,1BA$1,350
The Ridges1 BR, 1BA1BR,1BA$1,375
Manor Gardens2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, ME and Nearby

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $0.72 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Model at The Reserve at Orono in the starting from $859. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Manor Gardens starting at $1,475 with a $1.37 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.
The Reserve at Orono3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.72
Manor Gardens2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.37
The RidgesFurnished 1 BR, 1 BA, Large Office/Den1BR,1BA$2.20
Kittyhawk Apartments II1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Cedarwoods Apartments2 Bedroom (units 89-112)2BR,1BA$1.75
Tower 991 bed1BR,1BA$2.67
Orchard Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
95-99 Maine Ave1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
35 Laurel AveHandi-Access 1Bed Furnished 1st Fl1BR,1BA$4.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment is $800 at 95-99 Maine Ave.

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 $800 at 95-99 Maine Ave.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 95-99 Maine Ave and starts from $925.

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