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  7. Building Photo - Accolade Athens
    STUDIO
    $1,579+
    1 BED
    $1,789+
    2 BEDS
    $1,089+
    3 BEDS
    $1,069+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$965 - $1,835
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$965 - $1,835

    Accolade Athens

    600 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601
    (706) 744-6515
  9. Building Photo - 492 N Thomas St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,095
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,095

    492 N Thomas St Unit 492

    492 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601
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  13. Building Photo - 421 West
    1 BED
    $1,155

    421 West

    421 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
  14. Exterior Building View - The Maxxen Athens
    STUDIO
    $1,660+
    1 BED
    $1,799+
    2 BEDS
    $1,299+
    3 BEDS
    $1,425+

    The Maxxen Athens

    230 N Finley St, Athens, GA 30601
  15. Building Photo - 394 S Pope St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,225
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,225 - $1,395
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,225 - $1,395

    394 S Pope St Unit 5

    394 S Pope St, Athens, GA 30605
  20. Building Photo - 137 Franklin St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,300

    137 Franklin St

    137 Franklin St, Athens, GA 30606
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  29. Building Photo - 755 Broad
    $285 Off
    Price Drop. $285 Off
    1 BED
    $1,630+
    2 BEDS
    $2,045+
    3 BEDS
    $3,825+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,570 - $4,220
    Required Monthly Fees$60
    Total Monthly Price$1,630 - $4,280

    755 Broad

    755 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30601
    (762) 400-0883
  31. Building Photo - 280 Peabody St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650

    280 Peabody St Unit 1

    280 Peabody St, Athens, GA 30605
  41. Building Photo - 227 N Rocksprings St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    227 N Rocksprings St Unit A

    227 N Rocksprings St, Athens, GA 30606
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Cheap Apartments in Downtown Athens Neighborhood in Athens, GA

When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Athens, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Athens.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 54 cheap apartments available in Downtown Athens, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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