$1,050
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
105 Bloomfield St, Athens, GA, 30605
Rentals in Athens, GA Under $1,500/mo
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$1,025
2 beds1 bathApartment
240 Rustwood Dr, Athens, GA, 30606
$1,050
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
370 Peabody St, Athens, GA, 30605
$1,050
1 bed1 bath425 sqftApartment
370 Peabody St, Athens, GA, 30605
$999
1 bed1 bath575 sqftApartment
830 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA, 30606
$1,150
2 beds2 baths950 sqftApartment
780 Gaines School Road, Athens, GA, 30605
$795
4 beds2 baths1,176 sqftApartment
580 E Broad St, Athens, GA, 30601
$985
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
830 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA, 30606
$1,100
2 beds2 baths1,076 sqftApartment
125 Cumberland Ct, Athens, GA, 30607
$1,200
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
1020 College Ave Building B, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,200
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
1020 College Ave Building B, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,200
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
1020 College Ave Building A, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,200
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
1020 College Ave Building A, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,200
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
1020 College Ave Building A, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,200
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
1020 College Ave Building A, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,200
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
1020 College Ave Building A, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,200
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
1020 College Ave Building A, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,200
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
1020 College Ave Building A, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,200
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
1020 College Ave Building A, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,200
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
1020 College Ave Building A, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,200
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
1020 College Ave Building A, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,200
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
1020 College Ave Building A, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,250
2 beds2 baths950 sqftApartment
115 Berlin Street, Athens, GA, 30601
$1,200
2 beds1 bath682 sqftHouse
2018 S Milledge Avenue Apartment 1, Athens, GA, 30605
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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 200 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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