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Ava Oakwood
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$1,381 - $2,361
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Ava Oakwood

6000 Ava AveGainesville, GA 30504
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Prose Gainesville
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$1,393 - $1,851
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Prose Gainesville

900 Mountaintop AveGainesville, GA 30501
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Solis Gainesville
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$1,405 - $2,635
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Solis Gainesville

1000 Rea DrGainesville, GA 30501
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The Everly
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$1,501 - $2,730
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The Everly

1000 Everly WayGainesville, 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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Pines Of Lanier
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pines Of Lanier

2354 Pine Cove CirGainesville, GA 30504
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Enota Garden Apartments
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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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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 Ridge2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$976
Harrison Village1-C1BR,1BA$1,021
Cielo at Thompson0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
Pines Of LanierLoftB R1BR,1BA$1,070
Carrington Park at Lake Lanier1 Bedroom/1 Bath Junior1BR,1BA$1,136
Sunrise Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Havenbloom ResidencesThe Petal1BR,1BA$1,200
Century New HollandAthens1BR,1BA$1,249
Indigo Apartments GainesvilleTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Helen, GA and Nearby

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Helen area is the $1.06 price per square foot Carlisle Model at The Collection Flowerwood in the starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Helen apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Village Square starting at $1,395 with a $0.98 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.
The Collection FlowerwoodCarlisle3BR,2.5BA$1.06
Village Square4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.98
Hillside Square4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.02
Sycamore RidgeThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.05
Indigo Apartments GainesvilleThree Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1.25
Edgewater on LanierCatamaran2BR,2BA$1.30
Cameron at Clarkesville2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Vista Ridge2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.11
Heritage Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Harrison Village1-C1BR,1BA$1.21

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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 Cielo at Thompson listed at $1,050.

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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