$1,019
2 beds2 baths1,074 sqftApartment
690 Fourth Street, Athens, GA, 30601
Rentals in Athens, GA Under $1,500/mo
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$1,155
1 bed1 bath480 sqftApartment
421 West Hancock Ave, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,175
1 bed1 bath480 sqftApartment
421 West Hancock Ave, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,125
Studio1 bath425 sqftApartment
400 E Clayton Street, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,350
2 beds1.5 baths815 sqftApartment
723 Baxter St, Athens, GA, 30605
$1,400
2 beds2.5 baths1,050 sqftApartment
155 International Drive, Athens, GA, 30605
$625
3 beds2 baths1,309 sqftHouse
220 Bridgewater Way, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,165
1 bed1 bath480 sqftApartment
421 West Hancock Ave, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,249
2 beds2 baths864 sqftApartment
240 Sycamore Dr, Athens, GA, 30606
$1,195
2 beds1 bath824 sqftApartment
240 Sycamore Dr, Athens, GA, 30606
$1,349
2 beds2 baths864 sqftApartment
240 Sycamore Dr, Athens, GA, 30606
$1,349
2 beds2 baths864 sqftApartment
240 Sycamore Dr, Athens, GA, 30606
$1,168
2 beds2 baths1,074 sqftApartment
690 Fourth Street, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,350
2 beds1 bath812 sqftHouse
105 Woody Dr. Unit B, Athens, GA, 30606
$1,375
1 bed1 bath501 sqftHouse
160 Johnson Drive Extension Unit B, Athens, GA, 30605
$1,375
Studio1 bath501 sqftHouse
170 Johnson Drive Extension Unit B, Athens, GA, 30605
$1,400
1 bed1 bath501 sqftHouse
150 Booker Street Unit B, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,375
1 bed1 bathHouse
185 Barnett Shoals Drive B, Athens, GA, 30605
$1,400
2 beds1 bath810 sqftHouse
1001 Alpine Ct, Athens, GA, 30606
$1,400
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
107 Harden Hill Rd, Watkinsville, GA, 30677
$1,349
2 beds2 baths864 sqftApartment
240 Sycamore Dr, Athens, GA, 30606
$1,325
2 beds2 baths1,050 sqftApartment
115 Berlin Street, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,139
1 bed1 bath875 sqftApartment
510-540 Oglethorpe Ave, Athens, GA, 30606
$1,200
2 beds1.5 baths1,044 sqftHouse
880 College Avenue, Athens, GA, 30601
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Athens, GA
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Athens inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Athens.
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Rentals Under $1,500 Near Athens, GA
Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Athens, GA
Rentler currently shows 201 rentals in Athens priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in Athens, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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