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Riverwalk Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Apartments

595 WagnerBattle Creek, MI 49017
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Georgetown Estates
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Georgetown Estates

1975 Columbia Ave EBattle Creek, MI 49014
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Victorian Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Victorian Gardens

1317 West Michigan Ave WBattle Creek, MI 49037

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Enchanted Glen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Enchanted Glen

466 S Burr Oak RdColon, MI 49040
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115 West Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

115 West Apartments

115 West StBattle Creek, MI 49037
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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 in the Battle Creek neighborhood priced from $678. Limewood Apartments in the Battle Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. 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
Limewood ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$775
North Branch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B Renovated ADA1BR, 1BA$830
Minges Creek Village2 Bed 1 Bath ( Barrier Free)2BR, 1BA$858
Goldentree Apartments1 Small1BR, 1BA$875
The GroveThe Holly1BR, 1BA$889
Fox Grove Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodel1BR, 1BA$915
Lakeside ApartmentsA1BR, 1BA$920
The MiltonSStudio, 1BA$925
Forest Hills Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, MI and Nearby

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.15 price per square foot 3 Bed/1.5 Bath Model at Wyndtree Townhomes in the Battle Creek neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Minges Creek Village in the Battle Creek neighborhood starting at $1,270 with a $1.09 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.
Wyndtree Townhomes3 Bed/1.5 Bath3BR, 1.5BA$1.15
Minges Creek Village2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.09
Brookstone ApartmentsBrook2BR, 2BA$0.99
Spring Lake Townhome Apartments2bed / 2bath2BR, 2BA$1.22
McClellan Estates IIITwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.21
The GroveThe Willow - Renovated2BR, 1BA$1.32
Liberty Commons Townhomes and Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR, 1BA$0.84
Fox Grove Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Remodel1BR, 1BA$1.22
Forest Hills Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.32
North Branch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B Renovated ADA1BR, 1BA$1.19

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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 $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 $816 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 $939.

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