
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, PA from $500 (43 Rentals)
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401 Maple Ave Utilities Included

Country Falls Apartments

Montour Family Apartments

St. Patrick's Apartments

Mountain Shadow Apartments

Squire Colony

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507-511 Main St
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Riviera Ridge Apartments

36 German Cross Rd Utilities Included!

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Legacy Bay Townhomes

Clayton Village Apartments

Solo Apartments at Corning

4 Livingston St

Horseheads Village Apartments
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Apple Creek Townhomes

Mountain Ridge Townhouses

Anthos at Vestal

Victory Lofts

The River House

Homestead on Grand

19 Edwards St

Mountain View Apartments
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Chelsea

Graydon Apartments

73 Leroy St

Jefferson Court Apartments

Cambridge Square Apartments

61 Leroy St

93 Chestnut St

Oakdale Arms
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22 Nanticoke Ave

205 Rano Blvd

50 Corning Blvd

1303 Monroe St

560 Beecher St

348 Clinton St

Holly Brook Apartments

622-632-632 Lewis St
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130 Temple St

Jailhouse & Sheriff's Apartments 176 Main St.

355 W Clinton St
Athens, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Athens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Studio Apartments | $1,075 | $675 | $1,475 |
| Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $750 | $2,300 |
| Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $795 | $3,400 |
| Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $1,125 | $3,412 |
| Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $986 | $782 | $1,800 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montour Family Apartments | 1 bedroom 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Country Falls Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| St. Patrick's Apartments | Senior 1B | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
| 507-511 Main St | Apartment #1 | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Squire Colony | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| 36 German Cross Rd Utilities Included! | 1 BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Mountain Shadow Apartments | Two Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Solo Apartments at Corning | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| 4 Livingston St | 1 Bd/ 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Mountain Ridge Townhouses | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, PA and Nearby
As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $0.87 price per square foot Milledge A - 3x3 Model at The Retreat at Bunn Hill in the in the Southside West Binghamton neighborhood starting from $1,197. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat at Bunn Hill | Milledge A - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.87 |
| 255 Main Street | 4 Bedroom 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $0.61 |
| 36 German Cross Rd Utilities Included! | 1 BR, 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| St. Patrick's Apartments | Senior 1B | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Mountain Shadow Apartments | Two Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Squire Colony | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Country Falls Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 507-511 Main St | Apartment #1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Montour Family Apartments | 1 bedroom 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| The Printing House | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
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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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