Cheap Apartments for Rent in Watkinsville, GA from $500 (37 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 1192 Mars Hill Rd

$1,500

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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$1,036 - $1,456
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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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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. 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
University OaksAzalea1BR,1BA$745
Grove at Five PointsStudio 350Studio,1BA$807
University GardenStudioStudio,1BA$818
Cascades on the River2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
Arbor RidgeA1R1BR,1BA$1,199
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsTH2BR,1BA$1,249
Royal Springs Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,275
1287 Shoals ApartmentsRenovated Gardenia2BR,2BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watkinsville, GA and Nearby

As of June 10, 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$1.29
The Reserve at Athens4x44BR,4BA$0.46
River Club Apartments4x4 Deluxe4BR,4BA$0.53
Legacy of Athens ApartmentsTH2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Red Oak VillageTownhome2BR,2.5BA$1.20
1287 Shoals ApartmentsRenovated Jasmine1BR,1BA$1.33
Royal Springs Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.28
The Hill Apartment Complex1 Bedroom Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watkinsville Apartments

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 $905 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 Cascades on the River and starts from $1,425.

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