Cheap Homes for Rent in Athens Neighborhood of Raleigh, NC from $500 (15 Rentals)

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Athens, Raleigh, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Athens area of Raleigh, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Arbor Creek priced from $975. 403 West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,141. Here are the most affordable Athens apartments for rent in Raleigh, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Creek11AZ1BR,1BA$975
403 WestA11BR,1BA$1,141
The Summit at Avent Ferry1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,215
Bell Jones FranklinA1A1BR,1BA$1,265
Madison Hunters GlenThe Cypress2BR,2BA$1,361

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, NC

As of August 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.61 price per square foot 2A Model at Wildwoods Of Lake Johnson in the in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $1,715. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the The Spruce Model at Madison Hunters Glen starting at $1,448 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Roylene Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wildwoods Of Lake Johnson2A2BR,2BA$1.61
Madison Hunters GlenThe Spruce2BR,1BA$1.43
Centerview at CrossroadsAthens1BR,1BA$2.06
The Summit at Avent Ferry1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.73
Arbor Creek11BPZ1BR,1BA$1.79
Bell Jones FranklinA1A1BR,1BA$2.32
403 WestA11BR,1BA$2.34
1440 Collegiate Cir, Unit 1041440 Collegiate Cir1BR,1BA$5.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Athens, Raleigh, NC

Ranked #127

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Athens

What type of rentals are currently available in Athens?

There are currently 35 Apartments for Rent in Athens, NC with pricing that ranges from $625 to $3,656. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens ranging from $550 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Athens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Athens ranges from $550 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,420.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Athens?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Athens range from $1,675 to $3,656, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,266.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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