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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Augusta, GA

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Augusta, GA area range in price from $485 to $5,735 with an overall median price of $2,614. The three Augusta neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Forest Hills at $485, Old Savannah at $750, and North Augusta at $799. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Augusta Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Forest Hills$1,130$485208
Old Savannah$1,160$750115
North Augusta$1,175$799107
Southside$1,175$799116
Gracewood$1,199$1,1991
Sand Hills$1,200$485175
Industrial$1,229$800112
Daniel Field$1,293$485240
North Leg$1,334$485261
Pepperidge$1,375$79975

Cheapest Available Augusta Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Augusta, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Huck Point at Telfair Street in the Greene Street Historic District neighborhood priced from $450. Legacy at Walton Green Apartments in the Sand Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $714. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Augusta apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huck Point at Telfair Street1 Bdr1BR,1BA$450
Legacy at Walton Green ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$714
Magnolia Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 bath Flat2BR,1BA$750
The Landings @ 2371 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$755
RamblewoodStudioStudio,1BA$765
Havenwood Camellia (Senior, 55+)1B/1B1BR,1BA$788
Oakview PlaceThe Leyland1BR,1BA$799
Green Meadows @ 29101BR/1BA1BR,1BA$800
High Point CrossingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Onyx at 3211The Pearl1BR,1BA$804

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Augusta, GA

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Augusta area is the $0.89 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at The Palmer on Washington in the in the Ridgecrest neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Augusta apartment is the 1 Bdr Model at Huck Point at Telfair Street starting at $450 with a $0.37 price per square foot in the Greene Street Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Augusta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Palmer on WashingtonThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.89
Huck Point at Telfair Street1 Bdr1BR,1BA$0.37
Ventana TownhomesB12BR,1.5BA$0.93
Ridge Crossing ApartmentsThe Ridge2BR,2BA$0.93
Aumond Villa2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.89
Magnolia Park Apartments 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$0.78
Peach Tree Townhomes2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.90
Green Meadows @ 29102BR/1BA2BR,1BA$0.90
Village Square at Olde TownThe Uptown Suite2BR,1BA$0.92
Campus Side Apartments2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.81

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Augusta Overview

If you're planning a move to Augusta, Georgia, you may already be browsing real estate listings in search of the perfect place at a price you can afford. The good news is this temperate, charming city is highly affordable, with each dollar spent in Augusta going about 15 percent farther than the U.S. average. Read on to learn more about some of the benefits of living in the Garden City, as well as what you'll want to consider when choosing from Augusta apartments.

Why live in Augusta, GA?

Augusta's residents will tell you this is a fairly large city that often feels like a small town, with the wide variety of miniature communities within the city combined with its residents' traditional Southern hospitality making it feel open and welcoming while also giving you a more insular sense of belonging.

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Getting Around Augusta, GA

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Augusta Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Augusta?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Augusta is under $804.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Augusta?

The cheapest apartment in Augusta is Huck Point at Telfair Street which is listed at $450, while the average apartment in Augusta costs $2,614.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Augusta?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,178 regular apartments in Augusta that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Augusta?

Cheap apartments in Augusta have an average cost of $255 which is $2,359 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Augusta.

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