Apartments For Rent By Owner in Athens, GA
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3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS$2,00090 Woodsong Ave Unit 3br and 4br Floorplans
90 Woodsong Ave, Athens, GA 30605 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,100130 Cumberland Ct Unit 135 Cumberland Ct
130 Cumberland Ct, Athens, GA 30607 -
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2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,400
1305 Cedar Shoals Drive #500
1305 Cedar Shoals Drive #500, Athens, GA 30605 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,295
159 E Cloverhurst Ave Unit 2
159 E Cloverhurst Ave, Athens, GA 30605 -
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211 North Ave Unit 1228
211 North Ave, Athens, GA 30601 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,195
1 Jefferson Pl Unit 10
1 Jefferson Pl, Athens, GA 30601 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,150
285 Sycamore Dr Unit 3
285 Sycamore Dr, Athens, GA 30606 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$2,050
261 Katydid Dr
261 Katydid Dr, Athens, GA 30601 -
5 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$3,300
160 Pineview Dr
160 Pineview Dr, Athens, GA 30606 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,175+1 BED, 1 BATH$1,175+
586 Franklin St Unit #4
586 Franklin St, Athens, GA 30606 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,375
425 S Church St Unit #4
425 S Church St, Athens, GA 30605 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,350
435 N Church St Unit #3
435 N Church St, Athens, GA 30601 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,195
394 S Pope St Unit 7
394 S Pope St, Athens, GA 30605 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,425
530 Nantahala Ave Unit 530
530 Nantahala Ave, Athens, GA 30601 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,150
285 Scandia Cir Unit 2x2
285 Scandia Cir, Athens, GA 30605 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$875
120 Viking Ct Unit 1X1
120 Viking Ct, Athens, GA 30605 -
5 BEDS, 3 BATHS$3,250
1020 Cherry Hills Ct
1020 Cherry Hills Ct, Athens, GA 30606 -
5 BEDS, 3 BATHS$4,750
1728 S Milledge Ave - Gas Utility Unit A
1728 S Milledge Ave - Gas Utility, Athens, GA 30605 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,800
1672 South Milledge Avenue
1672 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30605 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,800
286 Gran Ellen Dr
286 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA 30606 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,800
253 Marion Dr
253 Marion Dr, Athens, GA 30606 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,800
251 Marion Dr
251 Marion Dr, Athens, GA 30606 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,400
288 Gran Ellen Dr, Gas Utility
288 Gran Ellen Dr, Gas Utility, Athens, GA 30606 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,850
2136 S. Lumpkin
2136 S. Lumpkin, Athens, GA 30606 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,150
164 Scandia Cir Unit 2x2
164 Scandia Cir, Athens, GA 30605 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,200
250 Little St Unit A307
250 Little St, Athens, GA 30605
Living & Renting in Athens
Athens at a Glance
Athens, GA Apartments for Rent
Athens, Georgia, located about 70 miles northeast of Atlanta, offers a distinctive combination of Southern heritage and university-town energy. Home to the University of Georgia, Athens apartments place residents near historic architecture and an active arts scene. The city's music legacy, which introduced bands like R.E.M. and The B-52's, remains an essential part of its identity today.
Athens apartments are available throughout various neighborhoods, from downtown locations to residential areas. With an average rent of $1,173 for a one-bedroom apartment, Athens provides competitive rental rates. The city features attractions like the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, local restaurants and shops downtown, and outdoor activities at Sandy Creek Park. Athens Transit offers fare-free bus service throughout the city, connecting UGA's campus, shopping areas, and entertainment districts.
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 541 Sq Ft $994 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 719 Sq Ft $1,178 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 1,019 Sq Ft $1,381 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,329 Sq Ft $1,619 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,539 Sq Ft $1,978 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Athens
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Cedar Creek 876 Sq Ft $1,120/mo
- Normaltown 875 Sq Ft $1,139/mo
- Westside Athens 756 Sq Ft $1,252/mo
- Epps Bridge 752 Sq Ft $1,284/mo
- Beechwood 704 Sq Ft $1,303/mo
- East Athens 758 Sq Ft $1,310/mo
- South Lumpkin 725 Sq Ft $1,311/mo
- Riverbend 751 Sq Ft $1,330/mo
- Briarcliff Woods 725 Sq Ft $1,358/mo
- Village at Jennings Mill 728 Sq Ft $1,372/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 $1,178.
What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Athens, GA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Athens, GA is $994.
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 $1,178.
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 $1,381.
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 $1,619.
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 $1,978.
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