Cheap Apartments for Rent in Helen, GA from $649 (59 Rentals)

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Solis Gainesville
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$1,105 - $2,384

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Base Rent$1,105 - $2,384
Total Monthly Price$1,105 - $2,384
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Solis Gainesville

1000 Rea DrGainesville, GA 30501
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Ava Oakwood
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$1,231 - $2,486

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Ava Oakwood

6000 Ava AveGainesville, GA 30504
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The Everly
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$1,292 - $2,466

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Total Monthly Price$1,292 - $2,466
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The Everly

1000 Everly WayGainesville, GA 30501
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Prose Gainesville
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$1,368 - $1,851

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Base Rent$1,368 - $1,851
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prose Gainesville

900 Mountaintop AveGainesville, GA 30501
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Peaks of Dawson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peaks of Dawson

6001 Peaks CirDawsonville, GA 30534

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Harrison Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Harrison Village

1370 Harrison DrGainesville, GA 30501
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Cielo Thompson I
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cielo Thompson I

1425 Brandon PlGainesville, GA 30501
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Pines Of Lanier
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pines Of Lanier

2354 Pine Cove CirGainesville, GA 30504
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Enota Garden Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Enota Garden Apartments

990 S Enota Dr NEGainesville, GA 30501
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Lofts on Jewell
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts on Jewell

710 Jesse Jewell Pky SEGainesville, GA 30501
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Century New Holland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Century New Holland

100 Foothills Pky NEGainesville, GA 30501

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Helen, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Helen Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Helen, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Gardens Apartments priced from $925. Vista Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $976. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Helen apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$925
Vista RidgeVista Ridge 22BR, 2BA$976
The Village at Baldwin Court1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$1,050
Village Square2 Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1,074
Hillside Square2 Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1,077
Solis GainesvilleS1Studio, 1BA$1,105
Pines Of LanierLoftB R1BR, 1BA$1,114
Sunrise Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1,150
Towne Creek Apartment Homes1x11BR, 1BA$1,169
Carrington Park at Lake Lanier1 Bedroom/1.5 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Helen, GA and Nearby

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Helen area is the $1.30 price per square foot Kingsley Single-Family Home Model at Kilough Pointe Rental Homes in the Dawson County neighborhood starting from $2,245. The second greatest value Helen apartment is the Wembley Model at The Collection Flowerwood in the Gainesville neighborhood starting at $1,825 with a $1.09 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Helen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kilough Pointe Rental HomesKingsley Single-Family Home4BR, 2.5BA$1.30
The Collection FlowerwoodWembley3BR, 2.5BA$1.09
Indigo Apartments GainesvilleThree Bedroom A3BR, 2BA$1.25
Sycamore RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.13
Deerfield Commons Townhomes2 Beds, 2.5 Baths2BR, 2.5BA$1.35
Bellamy Dahlonega3+3 Premium3BR, 3BA$0.93
Peaks at GainesvilleBEGONIA DELUXE2BR, 2BA$1.35
Hillside Square2 Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.06
Vista RidgeVista Ridge 22BR, 2BA$1.11
Heritage Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Helen Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Helen?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Helen is at Solis Gainesville listed at $1,105.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Helen Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Helen Apartment is $925 at Heritage Gardens Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Helen is starting from $976 at Vista Ridge.

What is the most affordable Helen Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Helen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vista Ridge and starts from $1,114.

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