Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stephens, GA from $500 (32 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom Apartments

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480 S Milledge AveAthens, GA 30605

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 18

212 E Paces Dr

AthensGA30605

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Stephens, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Stephens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stephens, 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 Stephens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$695
River Club Apartments4x44BR,4BA$714
Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$807
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$818
Mary-Leila LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
The Oaks - Athens2 BR/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,025
Athens Highlands2Br/1Ba- 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1,100
Lexington Heights2x12BR,1BA$1,225
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments2 beds 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,250
Royal Springs Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stephens, GA and Nearby

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stephens 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 Stephens apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths Model at Highland Park starting at $1,650 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Eastside Athens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stephens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Ridge ApartmentsCampus Ridge Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.80
Highland Park3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.03
The Oaks - Athens3 BR/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.88
The Reserve at Athens4x44BR,4BA$0.46
River Club Apartments4x4 Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.53
Accolade Athens Off Campus HousingC33BR,3BA$0.95
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments2 beds 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.20
The Lodge of Athens2x2 A - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.10
Mary-Leila LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Stephens, GA

Ranked #45

Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stephens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Stephens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Stephens is at Grove at Five Points listed at $807.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stephens Apartment is $695 at The Hill Apartment Complex.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Stephens is starting from $925 at Mary-Leila Lofts.

What is the most affordable Stephens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Stephens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mary-Leila Lofts and starts from $1,050.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.