
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Royston, GA from $500 (18 Rentals)
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57-59 Johnson St

35 Spring St

468 Taylor St

189 Mason St

The Hill Apartment Complex
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The Pointe

Heritage Hills

The View at Noda

The Oaks - Athens

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Eclipse on Broad
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Heritage Crossing

Athens Highlands

315 Fairplay Rd

102 Cactus Hill Cir

The Woods at Walker Park

161 S Pine St
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Royston, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Royston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royston Studio Apartments | $1,472 | $1,384 | $1,598 |
| Royston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $650 | $2,430 |
| Royston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $875 | $3,055 |
| Royston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $599 | $3,875 |
| Royston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,209 | $500 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Royston Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Royston, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Hill Apartment Complex in the Eastside Athens neighborhood priced from $695. Heritage Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $883. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Royston apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hill Apartment Complex | 1 Bedroom Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Heritage Hills | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $883 |
| The Oaks - Athens | 2 BR/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,025 |
| Heritage Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,094 |
| Athens Highlands | 2Br/1Ba- 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royston, GA and Nearby
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Royston area is the $0.88 price per square foot 3 BR/2 Bath Model at The Oaks - Athens in the in the Eastside Athens neighborhood starting from $1,279. The second greatest value Royston apartment is the Archer 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Archer Apartments starting at $599 with a $0.44 price per square foot in the Eastside Athens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Royston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks - Athens | 3 BR/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Archer Apartments | Archer 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,3BA | $0.44 |
| Pointe Grand North Athens | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Accolade Athens Off Campus Housing | C3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.95 |
| Heritage Hills | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Georgia Green Townhome Apartments | 2 beds 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| Heritage Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Athens Highlands | 2Br/1Ba- 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Lodge of Athens | 2x2 A - Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| The Hill Apartment Complex | 1 Bedroom Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Royston Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Royston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Royston Apartment is $695 at The Hill Apartment Complex.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Royston Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Royston is starting from $1,025 at The Oaks - Athens.
What is the most affordable Royston Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Royston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Heritage Hills and starts from $1,234.
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