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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 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Tanasi Bend Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Hillview Terrace Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, TN

As of August 04, 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 3 Bedroom Model at Park Village Apartments starting at $1,499 with a $1.12 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.
Amber Vista - Brand New Homes3 Bedroom Home3BR,2BA$1.26
Park Village Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.12
Peaks of LoudonTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.86
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
Tanasi Bend Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Starr Mountain Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in Athens?

There are currently 59 Apartments for Rent in Athens, TN with pricing that ranges from $725 to $7,134. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens ranging from $800 to $2,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Athens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Athens ranges from $800 to $2,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,316.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Athens?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Athens range from $1,052 to $7,134, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $895 to $2,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,649.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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