Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clarke County, GA from $500 (90 Rentals)

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The Pointe
$975 - $1,285
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$825 - $1,135
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$150
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$975 - $1,285
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Pointe

750 Gaines School RdAthens, GA 30605
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property at 639 Reese St

$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

639 Reese St

AthensGA30601
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Arbor Ridge
Rent Specials
$983 - $1,596
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$912 - $1,525
Required Monthly Fees
$71
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$983 - $1,596
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arbor Ridge

150 Chateau TerAthens, GA 30606
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Westside Commons
Rent Specials
$1,020 - $1,505
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$616 - $1,101
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Westside Commons

205 Westchester DrAthens, GA 30606
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property at 129 Pineview Dr

$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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129 Pineview Dr

AthensGA30606

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Legacy of Athens Apartments
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$1,099 - $1,299
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$974 - $1,174
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$125
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$1,099 - $1,299
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Legacy of Athens Apartments

100 Ashley CirAthens, GA 30605
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property at 323 The Plaza

$1,150

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

323 The Plaza

AthensGA30606

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Athens Highlands
Rent Specials
$1,200
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$1,155
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$45
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$1,200
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Athens Highlands

537 Fourth StAthens, GA 30601
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1020 College Ave

AthensGA30601
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Beechwood Pines
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$1,245 - $1,885
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$1,245 - $1,885
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$1,245 - $1,885
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Beechwood Pines

110 Pinyon Pine CirAthens, GA 30606
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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 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $761. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clarke County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$695
Farmer's Exchange Athens3 Bed 2 Bath 2103BR,2BA$761
University Garden1x1cc1BR,1BA$810
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$822
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$849
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$870
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnwood1BR,1BA$895
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
The Pointe1X11BR,1BA$975
130 ColeStudio AStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clarke County, GA

As of March 31, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Ridge ApartmentsCampus Ridge Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.80
Athens Ridge4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,4.5BA$0.36
Arch Street Condominiums2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$0.94
Eclipse on BroadThe Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.61
Highland Park2 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths2BR,2.5BA$1.04
Enclave 425D34BR,4BA$0.46
Westside Commons2 bed 2 bath Deluxe W2BR,2BA$1.02
Red Oak VillageTownhome2BR,2.5BA$1.06
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.67
The Reserve at Athens2x22BR,2BA$0.92

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 $999.

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 $1,650.

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 128 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 $475 which is $1,175 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clarke County.

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