Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watkinsville, GA from $500 (44 Rentals)

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Wellington Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Park

1070 Wellington DrWatkinsville, GA 30677
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property at 1190 Mars Hill Rd

$1,475

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 17

1190 Mars Hill Rd

WatkinsvilleGA30677
property at 1192 Mars Hill Rd

$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 7

1192 Mars Hill Rd

WatkinsvilleGA30677

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Arbor Ridge
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$1,084 - $1,520
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$1,084 - $1,520
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arbor Ridge

150 Chateau TerAthens, GA 30606
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Twenty35
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twenty35

480 S Milledge AveAthens, GA 30605

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Watkinsville, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watkinsville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$695
River Club Apartments4x44BR,4BA$714
Farmer's Exchange Athens3 Bed 2 Bath 2103BR,2BA$761
University Garden1x1cc1BR,1BA$810
Polo Club Athens4-4thq4BR,4BA$822
The Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$849
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$865
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnfield1BR,1BA$955
The Pointe1X11BR,1BA$975
Cascades on the River1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkinsville, GA and Nearby

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watkinsville 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 Watkinsville apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths Model at Highland Park starting at $1,395 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Eastside Athens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watkinsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Ridge ApartmentsCampus Ridge Townhouse4BR,4BA$0.80
Highland Park2 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths2BR,2.5BA$1.04
Enclave 425D34BR,4BA$0.46
Flats at Carrs Hill3x3 Premium3BR,3BA$1.14
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsTH2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Farmer's Exchange Athens3 Bed 2 Bath 2103BR,2BA$0.68
Riverbend Club Apartments4BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.46
River Club Apartments2x2 Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.80
The Reserve at Athens2x22BR,2BA$0.94
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watkinsville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Watkinsville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Watkinsville is at University Garden listed at $838.

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Watkinsville is starting from $789 at River Club Apartments.

What is the most affordable Watkinsville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Watkinsville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Club Apartments and starts from $749.

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