Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, TN from $500 (39 Rentals)

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107 Forrest Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

107 Forrest Ave

107 Forrest AveAthens, TN 37303
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Cumberland Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland Pointe

610 Greenwood DrAthens, TN 37303
property at 129 Co Rd 102

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129 Co Rd 102

AthensTN37303

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Plainsview Greene
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plainsview Greene

155 Plainsview DrTellico Plains, TN 37385

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226 Haven Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

226 Haven Drive

226 Haven DrMc Donald, TN 37353
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Athens, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at Plainsview Greene priced from $528. 107 Forrest Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plainsview Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$528
107 Forrest Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$595
Starr Mountain Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Tanasi Bend Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The Vue on Cliffside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Hunters Mill2x22BR,2BA$900
Vonore Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$900
Pine Forest ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Greenway Townes1 BR Renovated1BR,1BA$920
Hillview Terrace Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, TN

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $0.67 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Hunters Mill in the in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Park Village Apartments starting at $1,274 with a $1.11 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.
Hunters Mill3x23BR,2BA$0.67
Park Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Hill Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Middle Creek Apartments2-bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Cherokee Hills Apartments2 Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.19
The Vue on Cliffside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.13
Plainsview Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.72
Tanasi Bend Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Starr Mountain Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Athens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Athens is at 107 Forrest Ave listed at $595.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment is $675 at 107 Forrest Ave.

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 $528 at Plainsview Greene.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vonore Apartments and starts from $1,000.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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