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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,550+2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,050+1794 S Lumpkin St
1794 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30606 -
3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS$2,175
90 Woodsong Ave Unit 3br and 4br Floorplans
90 Woodsong Ave, Athens, GA 30605 -
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3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$1,600
138 Welch Place, unit 2 Unit 2
138 Welch Place, unit 2, Athens, GA 30606 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,400
1305 Cedar Shoals Drive #500
1305 Cedar Shoals Drive #500, Athens, GA 30605 -
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3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS$4,800
2130 S Lumpkin St
2130 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30606 -
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
1 Jefferson Pl Unit 10
1 Jefferson Pl, Athens, GA 30601 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,175
586 Franklin St Unit #3
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 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,150
285 Sycamore Dr Unit 3
285 Sycamore Dr, Athens, GA 30606 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,425
530 Nantahala Ave Unit 530
530 Nantahala Ave, Athens, GA 30601 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,225
394 S Pope St Unit 4
394 S Pope St, Athens, GA 30605 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,595
280 Peabody St Unit 2
280 Peabody St, Athens, GA 30605 -
Rent Special1 BED, 1 BATH$1,395
159 E Cloverhurst Ave Unit 2
159 E Cloverhurst Ave, Athens, GA 30605 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,295
165 Talmadge St Unit 4
165 Talmadge St, Athens, GA 30605 -
Rent Special1 BED, 1 BATH$1,395
175 Talmadge St Unit 2
175 Talmadge St, Athens, GA 30605 -
1 BED, 1.5 BATHS$2,495
145 South St Unit 3
145 South St, Athens, GA 30605 -
2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$1,600
660 Barnett Shoals Rd Unit 223
660 Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA 30605 -
5 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$2,300
160 Pineview Dr
160 Pineview Dr, Athens, GA 30606 -
3 BEDS, 3 BATHS$1,800
261 Katydid Dr
261 Katydid Dr, Athens, GA 30601 -
2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$1,800
490 Barnett Shoals Rd Unit #251
490 Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA 30605 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,100
1140 Towne Square Ln
1140 Towne Square Ln, Athens, GA 30607 -
3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$2,200
230 Pine Needle Rd
230 Pine Needle Rd, Athens, GA 30606 -
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 -
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$2,350
25 Kingston Rd
25 Kingston Rd, Colbert, GA 30628
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 532 Sq Ft $1,025 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 716 Sq Ft $1,172 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 1,019 Sq Ft $1,392 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,329 Sq Ft $1,619 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,551 Sq Ft $2,002 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Athens
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Cedar Creek 858 Sq Ft $1,038/mo
- Normaltown 875 Sq Ft $1,139/mo
- Baxter 635 Sq Ft $1,183/mo
- Epps Bridge 741 Sq Ft $1,257/mo
- East Athens 719 Sq Ft $1,289/mo
- Westside Athens 760 Sq Ft $1,305/mo
- Beechwood 679 Sq Ft $1,345/mo
- Village at Jennings Mill 728 Sq Ft $1,349/mo
- Briarcliff Woods 739 Sq Ft $1,400/mo
- Jennings Mill 813 Sq Ft $1,424/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 $1,172.
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 $1,172.
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 $1,392.
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 $2,002.
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