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  2. Building Photo - 313 Georgia Dr
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    313 Georgia Dr

    313 Georgia Dr, Athens, GA 30605
    (762) 356-6113
  10. Building Photo - 332 Carr St
    3 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    332 Carr St

    332 Carr St, Athens, GA 30605
  16. Building Photo - 431 Bridgewater Way
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    431 Bridgewater Way

    431 Bridgewater Way, Athens, GA 30601
  21. Building Photo - 137 Franklin St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,300

    137 Franklin St

    137 Franklin St, Athens, GA 30606
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  22. Building Photo - 185 Nantahala Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,100+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,450+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100 - $1,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $1,450

    185 Nantahala Ave

    185 Nantahala Ave, Athens, GA 30601
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  23. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,850

    1020 Timber Ridge Rd

    1020 Timber Ridge Rd, Watkinsville, GA 30677
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  24. 4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $3,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,200

    277 Arch St. Unit Group H

    277 Arch St., Athens, GA 30601
  25. 4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $3,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,000

    275 Arch Street Unit Group H

    275 Arch Street, Athens, GA 30601
  26. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    165 Hiawassee Ave

    165 Hiawassee Ave, Athens, GA 30601
  27. 3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $4,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,800

    2132 S Lumpkin St

    2132 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30606
  28. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,095
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,095

    140 Forest Rd

    140 Forest Rd, Athens, GA 30605
  29. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    860 N Chase St

    860 N Chase St, Athens, GA 30601
  30. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,350

    456 Morton Ave

    456 Morton Ave, Athens, GA 30605
  31. 3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $4,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,800

    2130 S Lumpkin St

    2130 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30606
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Living & Renting in Athens

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Athens, GA Houses 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.

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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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Coile Middle School

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