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26 Park Pl, Unit 2R
$1,500
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26 Park Pl, Unit 2R

26 Park PlHudson, NY 12534
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property at 409 Warren St

$2,000 - $2,800

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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409 Warren St

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property at 3630 Rte 67

$1,080

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$1,080
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$1,080

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3630 Rte 67

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property at 510 State St

$2,100

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$2,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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510 State St, Unit 2

510 State St
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Athens, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Joslen Commons Apartments1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, NY and Nearby

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.57 price per square foot 222 Warren St Model at 222 Warren St, Unit 1 in the in the Columbia County neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 30 Village View Ln Model at 30 Village View Ln, Unit Apt 1 starting at $1,800 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Greene County 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.
222 Warren St, Unit 1222 Warren St3BR,1BA$1.57
30 Village View Ln, Unit Apt 130 Village View Ln2BR,1BA$2.00
Joslen Commons Apartments1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$2.62
26 Park Pl, Unit 2R26 Park Pl1BR,1BA$2.73

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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 $1,500 at Joslen Commons 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 $1,725 at Joslen Commons Apartments.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.