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  11. 2 BEDS
    $1,089+
    3 BEDS
    $1,069+
    4 BEDS
    $965+
    5 BEDS
    $965+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$965 - $1,405
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$965 - $1,405

    Accolade Athens

    600 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601
    (706) 744-6515
  14. 1 BED
    $965+
    2 BEDS
    $1,158+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$894 - $1,087
    Required Monthly Fees$71
    Total Monthly Price$965 - $1,158

    Arbor Ridge

    150 Chateau Ter, Athens, GA 30606
    (706) 742-6712
  29. Building Photo - 492 N Thomas St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,095
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,095

    492 N Thomas St Unit 492

    492 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601
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  30. Building Photo - 655 E Campus Rd
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,075
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,075
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,075

    655 E Campus Rd Unit 13

    655 E Campus Rd, Athens, GA 30605
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  31. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    185 Nantahala Ave

    185 Nantahala Ave, Athens, GA 30601
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  32. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $875
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$875
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$875

    120 Viking Ct Unit 1X1

    120 Viking Ct, Athens, GA 30605
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Living & Renting in Athens

Athens at a Glance

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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

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Clarke Central High School

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Cedar Shoals High School

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Foothills Charter High School (Madison Campus)

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Classic City High School

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Clarke Middle School

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Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School

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Hilsman Middle School

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Coile Middle School

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