
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clarke County, GA from $500 (92 Rentals)
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226 Highland Park Dr, Unit 228B

University Garden

University Oaks

360 Oak St, Unit B

The Grove at Five Points

The Oaks - Athens

Eclipse on Broad

Cambridge Apartments

One Athens Apartments
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The View at Noda

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Arbor Ridge

The Pointe

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The Bluffs at Epps Bridge

130 Cole

Legacy of Athens Apartments

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Westside Commons

101 Cooper Springs Ct

212 Nicole Cir

116 Lake Dr
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101-103 St Andrews Ct

Legacy Mill

150 Essex Ct

120 Prescott Ct

1605 Cedar Shoals Dr

110 Jockey Club Dr

655 E Campus Rd, Unit #15

Cascades on the River

421 West

Highland Park
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Lexington Heights

Pines at Athens

108 St Andrews Ct

Westpark Club

295 Sycamore Dr

129 Pineview Dr

127 Pineview Dr

Arch + Vine

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Athens Highlands

Red Oak Village
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Serene at Woodlake

160 W Paces Dr

111 Vintage Ct

600-602 Freeman Dr

185.5 O Farrell St

High Ridge Apartments

394 S Pope St, Unit 4

115 Vintage Ct

Beechwood Pines

Ascent Athens
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Clarke County, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clarke County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke County Studio Apartments | $1,341 | $838 | $1,835 |
| Clarke County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,408 | $650 | $3,500 |
| Clarke County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,542 | $525 | $4,220 |
| Clarke County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $545 | $5,752 |
| Clarke County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,143 | $535 | $4,278 |
| Clarke County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,884 | $1,100 | $3,400 |
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Cheapest Available Clarke County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clarke County, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Hill Apartment Complex in the Eastside Athens neighborhood priced from $695. Farmer's Exchange Athens in the Eastside Athens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 6 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clarke County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hill Apartment Complex | 1 Bedroom Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Farmer's Exchange Athens | 6BR/2.5BA | 6BR,2BA | $695 |
| University Garden | 1x1500 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Grove at Five Points | Studio 350 | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| The Oaks - Athens | 1BR/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Eclipse on Broad | The Flat | 4BR,4BA | $859 |
| Cambridge Apartments | The Lynnwood | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| The Pointe | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clarke County, GA
As of February 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clarke County area is the $0.80 price per square foot Campus Ridge Townhouse Model at Campus Ridge Apartments in the in the Eastside Athens neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Clarke County apartment is the 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Athens Ridge starting at $749 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the South Athens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clarke County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Ridge Apartments | Campus Ridge Townhouse | 4BR,4BA | $0.80 |
| Athens Ridge | 4 Bedroom Townhouse | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.36 |
| Arch Street Condominiums | 2 Beds, 2.5 baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.94 |
| Eclipse on Broad | The Townhome | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.60 |
| Highland Park | 2 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.04 |
| 226 Highland Park Dr, Unit 228B | 226 Highland Park Dr | 1BR,1BA | $0.54 |
| Enclave 425 | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $0.55 |
| Riverbend Club Apartments | 2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom) | 2BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| The Lodge of Athens | 2x2 A - Classic + | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| The Reserve at Athens | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clarke County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Clarke County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clarke County is under $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clarke County?
The cheapest apartment in Clarke County is The Hill Apartment Complex which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Clarke County costs $1,701.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clarke County?
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 115 regular apartments in Clarke County 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 Clarke County?
Cheap apartments in Clarke County have an average cost of $511 which is $1,190 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clarke County.
Expert Rental Resources
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