
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, TN from $600 (44 Rentals)
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108 Decatur Pike, Unit C

Madison Avenue Townhomes

Park Village Apartments

Town & Country Apartments

Cumberland Pointe

110 Atlantic St

6 Douglas St
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320 Co Rd 135

1430 Hammerhill Rd

Vonore Apartments

Middle Creek Apartments

Starr Mountain Apartments

Park Hills Apartments

Tanasi Bend Apartments

The Vue on Cliffside
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Peaks of Loudon

Greenway Townes

Hunters Mill

Pine Forest Apartments

Hillview Terrace Apartments

College Grove

Hill Place Apartments

Town Creek Village
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Cherokee Hills Apartments

New Adventure Apartments

The Pointe at Westland

Mountain View Apartments

The Charlie

Brookes Edge

Hawthorne at the Hollow

1076 Old Hwy 68
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303 S Oak St

405 N High St

405 S High St

201 Main St

The View at Morningside

226 Haven Drive

823 Englewood Rd

204 Arrants Rd
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Waters Edge Apartment Homes

680 McDowell Ln

408-410 Oklahoma St

233 Co Rd 725
Athens, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Athens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Athens Studio Apartments | $1,268 | $825 | $1,494 |
| Cheap Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $725 | $1,831 |
| Cheap Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,633 | $897 | $3,161 |
| Cheap Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,888 | $1,000 | $2,780 |
| Cheap Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,506 | $1,175 | $3,125 |
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Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Vonore Apartments priced from $725. Starr Mountain Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vonore Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Starr Mountain Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Cumberland Pointe | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Tanasi Bend Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Vue on Cliffside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Greenway Townes | 1 BR Refresh | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Hillview Terrace Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Pine Forest Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Hunters Mill | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
| Middle Creek Apartments | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, TN
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $0.67 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Hunters Mill in the in the Downtown Cleveland neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 3 Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Cherokee Hills Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $0.91 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Mill | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| Cherokee Hills Apartments | 3 Bedroom Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| The Pointe at Westland | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Hill Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Madison Avenue Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| Mountain View Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Middle Creek Apartments | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Hillview Terrace Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| The Vue on Cliffside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Starr Mountain Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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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 Siegel Select Cleveland, TN listed at $1,404.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment is $725 at Vonore 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 Vonore Apartments.
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
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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