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226 Haven Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

226 Haven Drive

226 Haven DrMc Donald, TN 37353
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Pine Forest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Forest Apartments

3005 Henderson Ave NWCleveland, TN 37312
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Athens, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Middle Creek Apartments priced from $725. Starr Mountain Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Middle Creek Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Starr Mountain Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Vonore Apts LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Tanasi Bend Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Park Hills ApartmentsApt 1705Studio,1BA$850
Peaks of LoudonTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$932
Park Crest ApartmentsPlan D2BR,1BA$1,000
Madison Avenue TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,125
The Charlie2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,199
Brookes EdgeThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,222

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, TN

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.26 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Home Model at Amber Vista - Brand New Homes in the starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Pointe at Westland starting at $1,299 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Downtown Cleveland 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.
Amber Vista - Brand New Homes3 Bedroom Home3BR,2BA$1.26
The Pointe at Westland2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Vintage Cleveland ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.38
Peaks of LoudonTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.86
The Charlie3 Bed x 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.40
Madison Avenue TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Park Crest ApartmentsPlan D2BR,1BA$1.10
Middle Creek Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Tanasi Bend Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Starr Mountain Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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Getting Around Athens, TN

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $725 at Middle Creek 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 $900 at Middle Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Peaks of Loudon and starts from $1,052.

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