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Apartments under $1,200 for Rent in Athens, GA

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  13. $212 Off
    Price Drop. $212 Off
    3 BEDS
    $1,099+
    4 BEDS
    $943+
    5 BEDS
    $958+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$943 - $1,149
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$943 - $1,149

    Accolade Athens Off Campus Housing

    600 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601
    (706) 744-6515
  17. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,071+
    2 BEDS
    $1,139+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,019 - $1,199
    Required Monthly Fees$52
    Total Monthly Price$1,071 - $1,251

    Arbor Ridge

    150 Chateau Ter, Athens, GA 30606
    (706) 742-6712
  30. Aerial - Eclipse on Broad
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    4 BEDS
    $1,029

    Eclipse on Broad

    805 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30601
  31. Building Photo - 421 West
    1 BED
    $1,080

    421 West

    421 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
  33. Building Photo - 332 Carr St
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$800

    332 Carr St

    332 Carr St, Athens, GA 30605
  36. Building Photo - 490 Barnett Shoals Rd
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    490 Barnett Shoals Rd Unit 919

    490 Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA 30605
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  37. Building Photo - 208 Sidney Lanier Ave
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    208 Sidney Lanier Ave

    208 Sidney Lanier Ave, Athens, GA 30607
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  38. Building Photo - 495 Snapfinger Dr
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    495 Snapfinger Dr Unit Basement Studio

    495 Snapfinger Dr, Athens, GA 30605
  39. Building Photo - 120 Cumberland Ct
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,195
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,195

    120 Cumberland Ct

    120 Cumberland Ct, Athens, GA 30607
  40. 2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,195
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,195

    145 Cumberland Ct Unit C

    145 Cumberland Ct, Athens, GA 30607
  41. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,195
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,195

    586 Franklin St

    586 Franklin St, Athens, GA 30606
  42. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,095
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,095

    207 Rustwood Dr Unit 207

    207 Rustwood Dr, Athens, GA 30606
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Living & Renting in Athens

Athens at a Glance

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$1,204
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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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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Athens

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Education

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Public University
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Clarke Central High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,909 Students
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Foothills Charter High School (Madison Campus)

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,433 Students
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Cedar Shoals High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,508 Students
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Classic City High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
65 Students
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Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
647 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Clarke Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
748 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Hilsman Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
609 Students
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Coile Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
584 Students

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