Cheap Homes for Rent in Clarke County, GA from $400 (46 Rentals)

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property at 332 Carr St

$800

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$800

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$800

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

332 Carr St

AthensGA30605
property at 490 Barnett Shoals Rd

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 27

490 Barnett Shoals Rd, Unit 919, Unit 919

490 Barnett Shoals Rd
AthensGA30605
property at 208 Sidney Lanier Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 150 Essex Ct

$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

150 Essex Ct

AthensGA30605
property at 120 Cumberland Ct

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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120 Cumberland Ct

AthensGA30607

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property at 172 Hart Ave

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 10

172 Hart Ave

AthensGA30606
property at 602 Freeman Dr

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

602 Freeman Dr

AthensGA30601
property at 180 Chalfont Ln

$1,250

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

180 Chalfont Ln

AthensGA30606

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property at 693 Boulevard

$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

693 Boulevard

AthensGA30601

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property at 436 Hill St

$1,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 31

436 Hill St

AthensGA30601

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. River Club Apartments in the South Lumpkin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $714. 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
River Club Apartments4x44BR,4BA$714
University Garden1x15001BR,1BA$734
Farmer's Exchange Athens1044BR,2BA$745
Grove at Five PointsStudio 300Studio,1BA$791
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$795
130 ColeStudio AStudio,1BA$919
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnfield1BR,1BA$955
The Pointe1X11BR,1BA$975
One Athens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clarke County, GA

As of May 16, 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
Highland Park3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.03
The Reserve at Athens4x44BR,4BA$0.49
River Club Apartments3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.64
Accolade Athens Off Campus HousingC33BR,3BA$0.95
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsTH2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Riverbend Club Apartments4BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.46
The Lodge of Athens2x2 A - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Clarke County

What type of rentals are currently available in Clarke County?

There are currently 279 Apartments for Rent in Clarke County, GA with pricing that ranges from $560 to $4,149. There are also 261 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clarke County ranging from $200 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Clarke County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Clarke County ranges from $200 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,067.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Clarke County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Clarke County range from $724 to $3,875, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $695 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $560.

Expert Rental Resources

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