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

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Wellington Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Park

1070 Wellington DrWatkinsville, GA 30677
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Arbor Ridge
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$1,028 - $1,499
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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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Pines at Athens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pines at Athens

240 Sycamore DrAthens, GA 30606
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Beechwood Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beechwood Pines

110 Pinyon Pine CirAthens, GA 30606
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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. Grove at Five Points in the Eastside Athens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $807. 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
Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$807
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$935
Cascades on the River2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
Arbor RidgeB1R2BR,1BA$1,200
Royal Springs Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,275
One AthensQuadplex1BR,1BA$1,375
High Ridge ApartmentsAzalea1BR,1BA$1,378
Highland Park2 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Baths2BR,2BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkinsville, GA and Nearby

As of July 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 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 Watkinsville 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 PreserveFloorplan D2BR,2.5BA$1.10
Lullwater at Jennings Millc1a3BR,2BA$1.26
The Reserve at Athens4x44BR,4BA$0.46
Legacy Mill2X22BR,2BA$1.21
Riverbend Club Apartments4BR/2BA (rent is per bedroom)4BR,2BA$0.48
Royal Springs Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.28
Arbor RidgeB2R2BR,2BA$1.27
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 Grove at Five Points listed at $807.

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 $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 1287 Shoals Apartments and starts from $1,499.

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