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Athens, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments priced from $678. Hidden Lane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$678
Hidden Lane ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Golden Tree Apartments, A 55+ CommunityStudio LargeStudio,1BA$730
Georgetown EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$776
North Branch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, MI and Nearby

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.17 price per square foot 1,689 SQ.FT. 3BR,2BA Smart Home Model at Keystone Lake Apartments in the starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the Brook Model at Brookstone Apartments starting at $829 with a $0.81 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.
Keystone Lake Apartments1,689 SQ.FT. 3BR,2BA Smart Home3BR,2BA$1.17
Brookstone ApartmentsBrook2BR,2BA$0.81
Lakeside ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.04
Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$0.84
Fox Grove Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodel1BR,1BA$1.19
Arbors of Battle Creek Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom - 745 sqft1BR,1BA$1.15
Brookside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Williamsburg Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B Remodel Deck1BR,1BA$1.33
Forest Hills Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Georgetown EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29

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Getting Around Athens, MI

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 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 Hidden Lane Apartments listed at $725.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment is $678 at Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments.

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 $719 at Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments and starts from $814.

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