Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Athens Neighborhood of Athens, TX from $545 (8 Rentals)

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Deer Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park

610 Wood StAthens, TX 75751
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Victoria Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Place

900 Barbara StAthens, TX 75751
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The Summit
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Summit

2100 State Highway 31 EAthens, TX 75751
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Athens Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Athens Townhomes

215 Wood StAthens, TX 75751

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Downtown Athens, Athens, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Athens area of Athens, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Oaks at Fairview priced from $545. Athens Reserve has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Downtown Athens apartments for rent in Athens, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oaks at FairviewOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$545
Athens ReserveA2Studio, 1BA$820
North Loop Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Athens, TX

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Athens area is the $0.61 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Oaks at Fairview in the Downtown Athens neighborhood starting from $651. The second greatest value Downtown Athens apartment is the Renovated Unit Model at Townview - Athens in the Downtown Athens neighborhood starting at $990 with a $1.27 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oaks at FairviewTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$0.61
Townview - AthensRenovated Unit2BR, 1BA$1.27
North Loop ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.33
Athens ReserveA2Studio, 1BA$2.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Athens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Athens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Athens is at Athens Reserve listed at $820.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Athens Apartment is $545 at Oaks at Fairview.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Athens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Athens is starting from $651 at Oaks at Fairview.

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