Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watkinsville, GA from $500 (13 Rentals)

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Bulldog Crossing
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Bulldog Crossing

148 Old Will Hunter RdAthens, GA 30606
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480 S Milledge AveAthens, GA 30605

Watkinsville, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watkinsville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Watkinsville, GA is a 3 Beds unit found at Linden Lane in the South Lumpkin neighborhood priced from $775. University Oaks in the Boulevard neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watkinsville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Linden Lane3 bed 3 bath flats3BR,3BA$775
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$800
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$868
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,125
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Milton2BR,2BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkinsville, GA and Nearby

As of July 31, 2025 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 5x3.5 Model at Highland Park Townhomes starting at $2,200 with a $1.14 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 Park Townhomes5x3.55BR,3.5BA$1.14
Knoll Creek3 Bed Townhome3BR,3.5BA$1.43
The PreserveFloorplan D2BR,2.5BA$1.15
High Ridge ApartmentsThe Magnolia3BR,2BA$1.26
Westpark Club2A2BR,2BA$1.29
Royal Springs Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.13
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Hamilton3BR,2BA$1.26
Red Oak VillageTownhome2BR,2.5BA$1.15
Riverbend Club Apartments2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)2BR,2BA$0.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Watkinsville, GA

Ranked #36

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Watkinsville, GA

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $868.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Watkinsville Apartment is $800 at University Oaks.

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 $990 at University Oaks.

What is the most affordable Watkinsville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Watkinsville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Linden Lane and starts from $775.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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