Apartments For Rent By Owner in Athens, GA
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,500Base Rent$2,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,500 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,150Base Rent$1,150Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,150133 Faulkner St Unit D
133 Faulkner St, Athens, GA 30605 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,000Base Rent$1,000Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,000205 Whitehall Rd Unit 205
205 Whitehall Rd, Athens, GA 30605 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New4 BEDS, 4 BATHS$4,400Base Rent$4,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$4,400
492 N Thomas St Unit 492
492 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$1,400Base Rent$1,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,400
101 Wood Lake Dr Unit 401
101 Wood Lake Dr, Athens, GA 30606 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,300Base Rent$1,300Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,300
2505 W Broad St Unit 323
2505 W Broad St, Athens, GA 30606 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$1,350Base Rent$1,350Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,350
290 Appleby Dr Unit 257
290 Appleby Dr, Athens, GA 30605 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,800Base Rent$1,800Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,800
2255 Winterville Rd Unit C
2255 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA 30605 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,350Base Rent$1,350Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,350
68 Cedar Hill Cir
68 Cedar Hill Cir, Watkinsville, GA 30677 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,850Base Rent$1,850Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,850
517 Woodland Hills Dr
517 Woodland Hills Dr, Athens, GA 30606 -
Rent SpecialTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,100Base Rent$1,100Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,100
125 Cumberland Ct Unit A
125 Cumberland Ct, Athens, GA 30607 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,850Base Rent$2,850Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,850
2136 S. Lumpkin
2136 S. Lumpkin, Athens, GA 30606 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New5 BEDS, 3 BATHS$4,750Base Rent$4,750Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$4,750
1728 S Milledge Ave - Gas Utility Unit A
1728 S Milledge Ave - Gas Utility, Athens, GA 30605 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,450Base Rent$1,450Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,450
159 E Cloverhurst Ave Unit 8
159 E Cloverhurst Ave, Athens, GA 30605 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,150Base Rent$1,150Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,150
164 Scandia Cir Unit 2x2
164 Scandia Cir, Athens, GA 30605 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,150Base Rent$1,150Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,150
285 Scandia Cir Unit 2x2
285 Scandia Cir, Athens, GA 30605 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$875Base Rent$875Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$875
120 Viking Ct Unit 1X1
120 Viking Ct, Athens, GA 30605 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,600Base Rent$1,600Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,600
140 Cumberland Ct Unit 140 Cumberland Ct - A
140 Cumberland Ct, Athens, GA 30607 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,350Base Rent$1,350Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,350
285 Sycamore Dr Unit 2
285 Sycamore Dr, Athens, GA 30606 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,350Base Rent$1,350Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,350
1305 Cedar Shoals Dr Unit 100
1305 Cedar Shoals Dr, Athens, GA 30605 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,700Base Rent$1,700Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,700
286 Gran Ellen Dr
286 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA 30606 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,700Base Rent$1,700Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,700
253 Marion Dr
253 Marion Dr, Athens, GA 30606 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,800Base Rent$1,800Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,800
251 Marion Dr
251 Marion Dr, Athens, GA 30606 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,350Base Rent$1,350Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,350
18 Home Pl
18 Home Pl, Winterville, GA 30683 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,800Base Rent$1,800Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,800
43 Home Pl
43 Home Pl, Winterville, GA 30683
Living & Renting in Athens
Athens at a Glance
Athens, GA Apartments for Rent
Athens is home to the University of Georgia, the state's flagship public university, and earned its nickname "Classic City" thanks to the Greek Revival architecture you'll spot throughout the historic downtown. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Athens, you'll discover plenty of options across established neighborhoods like Five Points, where charming bungalows line tree-shaded streets, and Normaltown, which mixes traditional homes with contemporary apartment buildings. With one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,178 per month and two-bedrooms at approximately $1,388, the rental market offers accessible options for anyone looking to embrace this college town atmosphere.
Renting in Athens means you're just minutes from the walkable downtown district, packed with local boutiques, restaurants, and legendary music venues like the 40 Watt Club and Georgia Theatre where R.E.M. and The B-52s got their start. The city serves up outdoor recreation at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia with its 313 acres of trails and themed gardens, plus Memorial Park for weekend picnics and sports. Major employers include the University of Georgia and Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, keeping the local economy strong and stable. Located about 70 miles northeast of Atlanta, Athens delivers a more affordable alternative to metro living while maintaining its own distinct cultural identity centered around music, arts, and education.
Why Athens?
- Athens is a hip college town, home to the University of Georgia.
- Football games at the home of the Bulldogs — UGA’s Sanford Stadium.
- Nightlife! Athens contains nearly 100 bars, several hotels, and dance clubs.
- A walkable downtown with unique shops, restaurants, cafes, and nightclubs.
- Home to such bands as R.E.M. and the B-52s, Athens is a music hotspot.
- A wide variety of art studios, galleries, museums, theaters, and historic sites.
Renting in Athens
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 485 Sq Ft $1,025 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 715 Sq Ft $1,179 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 1,059 Sq Ft $1,396 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,356 Sq Ft $1,684 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,578 Sq Ft $2,043 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Athens
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Baxter 606 Sq Ft $953/mo
- Cedar Creek 837 Sq Ft $1,048/mo
- Beechwood 649 Sq Ft $1,118/mo
- Northeast Athens 559 Sq Ft $1,199/mo
- Epps Bridge 710 Sq Ft $1,258/mo
- Westside Athens 751 Sq Ft $1,272/mo
- East Athens 704 Sq Ft $1,277/mo
- Jennings Mill 832 Sq Ft $1,506/mo
- Eastside Athens 756 Sq Ft $1,532/mo
- North Athens 714 Sq Ft $1,532/mo
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Athens, GA
What are the average rent costs in Athens, GA?
The average rent in Athens, GA is $1,179.
What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Athens, GA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Athens, GA is $1,025.
What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Athens, GA?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Athens, GA is $1,179.
What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Athens, GA?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Athens, GA is $1,396.
What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Athens, GA?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Athens, GA is $1,684.
What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Athens, GA?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Athens, GA is $2,043.
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