Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, TN from $500 (42 Rentals)

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123 TN-39

AthensTN37303
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221 Pattie Gap Rd

PhiladelphiaTN37846
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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 Park Crest Apartments priced from $725. Middle Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Crest ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$725
Middle Creek Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Vonore Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Starr Mountain Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Greenway Townes1 BR Classic1BR,1BA$845
Park Hills ApartmentsPlan A/BStudio,1BA$850
Hillview Terrace Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$850
College GroveTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$985
New Adventure Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,095
The Charlie1 Bed x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, TN

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.24 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Home Model at Amber Vista - Brand New Homes in the starting from $2,845. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the River Model at Cottages at Thrasher starting at $2,781 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Valleybrook 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 Homes4 Bedroom Home4BR,2BA$1.24
Cottages at ThrasherRiver4BR,2.5BA$1.36
Park Village Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.12
Edgewood Apartments by Callio PropertiesWalnut2BR,2.5BA$1.32
Mountain View Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
The Pointe at Westland1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
New Adventure Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Middle Creek Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Hillview Terrace Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
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?

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

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 Park Hills Apartments listed at $850.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment is $725 at Park Crest 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 Vonore Apartments and starts from $1,000.

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