Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, PA from $500 (41 Rentals)

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Chemung View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chemung View

222 Chestnut StAthens, PA 18810
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Homestead on Grand
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Homestead on Grand

333 Grand AvenueJohnson City, NY 13790
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Chelsea
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chelsea

459 Chelsea LnSayre, PA 18840
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Graydon Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Graydon Apartments

307 E Main StEndicott, NY 13760
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Oakdale Arms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakdale Arms

801 Reynolds RdJohnson City, NY 13790
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205 Rano Blvd
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

205 Rano Blvd

205 Rano BlvdVestal, NY 13850
Corporate Housing
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property at 514 W 1st St

$975 - $1,275

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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514 W 1st St

ElmiraNY14905
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50 Corning Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

50 Corning Blvd

50 Corning BlvdCorning, NY 14830
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Athens, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Montour Family Apartments priced from $785. Country Falls Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Montour Family Apartments1 bedroom 1bath1BR,1BA$785
Country Falls ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$795
St. Patrick's ApartmentsSenior 1B1BR,1BA$902
Squire Colony1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Mountain Shadow ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl2BR,1BA$1,025
Solo Apartments at Corning1x11BR,1BA$1,195
4 Livingston St1 Bd/ 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,200
The River House0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,253
Anthos at Vestal2 Bedroom Size 12BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, PA and Nearby

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.13 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Jailhouse & Sheriff's Apartments 176 Main St. in the starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 255 Main Street starting at $750 with a $0.61 price per square foot in the East Choconut Center 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.
Jailhouse & Sheriff's Apartments 176 Main St.Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.13
255 Main Street4 Bedroom 2 Bath4BR,2BA$0.61
205 E Pine St, Unit 1205 E Pine St2BR,1.5BA$0.90
St. Patrick's ApartmentsSenior 1B1BR,1BA$0.90
Mountain Ridge Townhouses2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Mountain Shadow ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl2BR,1BA$1.03
Riviera Ridge Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$1.37
Squire Colony2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.31
Country Falls ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Montour Family Apartments1 bedroom 1bath1BR,1BA$1.14

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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 $785 at Montour Family 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 $795 at Country Falls Apartments.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Montour Family Apartments and starts from $1,125.

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