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Watkinsville, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watkinsville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Watkinsville Studio Apartments | $1,017 | $818 | $1,398 |
Watkinsville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $650 | $2,853 |
Watkinsville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $525 | $2,661 |
Watkinsville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $775 | $3,288 |
Watkinsville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,127 | $725 | $3,040 |
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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. Polo Club Athens in the Eastside Athens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $789. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Watkinsville apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Linden Lane | 3 bed 3 bath flats | 3BR,3BA | $775 |
Polo Club Athens | 4-4thq | 4BR,4BA | $789 |
University Oaks | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
University Garden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $818 |
The Grove at Five Points | Studio 350 | Studio,1BA | $929 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkinsville, GA and Nearby
As of June 24, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Campus Ridge Apartments | Campus Ridge Townhouse | 4BR,4BA | $0.80 |
Highland Park Townhomes | 5x3.5 | 5BR,3.5BA | $1.14 |
The Preserve | Floorplan E | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.12 |
High Ridge Apartments | The Magnolia | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
1287 Shoals Apartments | Renovated Orchid | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Red Oak Village | Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.22 |
Riverbend Club Apartments | 2BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom) | 2BR,2BA | $0.64 |
The Reserve at Athens | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Legacy of Athens Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Polo Club Athens | 2-2fd | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
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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
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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 $818.
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.
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