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    STUDIO
    $1,384+
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    $1,735+
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    $2,217+

    Ascent Athens

    100 Still Creek Ln, Athens, GA 30605
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    421 West

    421 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
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    289 Fox Trl

    289 Fox Trl, Athens, GA 30601
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    50 Springdale St

    50 Springdale St, Athens, GA 30605

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Athens at a Glance

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$1,201
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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.

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Getting Around Athens

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Car-Dependent

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Clarke Central High School

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Grades 9-12
1,836 Students
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Cedar Shoals High School

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Grades 9-12
1,443 Students
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Classic City High School

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Grades 9-12
24 Students
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Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School

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Grades 6-8
728 Students
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Clarke Middle School

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Grades 6-8
708 Students
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Hilsman Middle School

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Grades 6-8
628 Students
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Coile Middle School

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Grades 6-8
635 Students

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