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Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA under $1200

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  • 7 units available
    2 bd $1,194+
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    Serene At Creekstone

    4.0 (2)
    385 Creekstone Ct., Athens, GA 30601
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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    2 bd $1,175+
    Total monthly cost
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    Georgia Green Townhome Apartments

    4.0 (13)
    700 4Th Street, Athens, GA 30601
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,072+
    2 bd $1,110+
    Base rent
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    1287 Shoals Apartments

    4.0 (5)
    1287 Cedar Shoals Drive, Athens, GA 30605
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,150
    2 bd $1,199
    Base rent
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    Cascades On The River

    195 Sycamore Dr, Athens, GA 30606
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 195 Sycamore Dr 1 Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,150
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    Cascades On The River II

    195 Sycamore Dr, Athens, GA 30606
    Apply online • Pet friendly

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  • Studio $965
    1 bd $1,090
    Base rent
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    Meadowland

    200 Crane Drive, Athens, GA 30606
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 9050 Highway 106 S. 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,100
    Base rent
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    LowLand Mobile Home Park

    9050 Highway 106 S., Hull, GA 30646
    Apply online
  • 1 bd $825
    2 bd $896
    3 bd $943
    Base rent
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    Huntington Villas Crawford, LLC

    4.5 (1)
    #25 Huntington Lane, Crawford, GA 30630
    Pet friendly
  • 5-3-city

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When were prices and availability in Athens, GA last updated?

Prices and availability in Athens, GA were last updated on 23 Oct 2026.

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What type of rental buildings are in Athens, GA?

In Athens, 59% of the residents are renting compared to 41% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 11% of Athens's rentals, 63% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 22% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Athens, GA under $1,200

There’s more than one way to spend $1,200 on rent in Athens, GA, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,200 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,200 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Athens, GA. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 8 apartments for rent below $1,200 in Athens, GA for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.