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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA

1,480 Rentals
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  18. Lazy River Area - Athens Ridge
    4 BEDS
    $749+
    5 BEDS
    $755+

    Athens Ridge

    1000 Redwood Ln, Athens, GA 30606
  21. Building Photo - 380 Lake St
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $750

    380 Lake St

    380 Lake St, Athens, GA 30601
  26. Building Photo - 332 Carr St
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$800

    332 Carr St

    332 Carr St, Athens, GA 30605
  33. Galley Kitchen Sandy Creek - 130 Cole
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $919+
    1 BED
    $1,249+
    2 BEDS
    $1,199+
    3 BEDS
    $1,429+

    130 Cole

    130 Cole Manor Dr, Athens, GA 30606
    (706) 510-3694
  36. Building Photo - Accolade Athens Off Campus Housing
    3 BEDS
    $1,099+
    4 BEDS
    $943+
    5 BEDS
    $958+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$943 - $1,149
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$943 - $1,149

    Accolade Athens Off Campus Housing

    600 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601
    (706) 744-6515
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Athens, GA Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in 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 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 404 cheap apartments available in Athens Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

Renting in Athens

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Athens

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Clarke Central High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,909 Students
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Foothills Charter High School (Madison Campus)

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,433 Students
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Cedar Shoals High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,508 Students
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Classic City High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
65 Students
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Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
647 Students
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Clarke Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
748 Students
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Hilsman Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
609 Students
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Coile Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
584 Students

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