Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA
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Price Drop. $255 OffTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$1,570+2 BEDS$2,150+3 BEDS$3,875+Base Rent$1,570 - $4,220Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,570 - $4,220
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1 Month Free|1 BED$1,150+2 BEDS$1,295+3 BEDS$1,425+
Cascades on the River
195 Sycamore Dr, Athens, GA 30606 -
2 Months Free
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Price Drop. $269 Off|1 BED$1,764+2 BEDS$1,819+3 BEDS$1,876+
Ascent Athens
100 Still Creek Ln, Athens, GA 30605 -
|1 BED$1,460+2 BEDS$1,599+3 BEDS$1,875+
Classic City Flats | Luxury Apartments
157 Talley Crossing, Athens, GA 30601 -
Price Drop. $100 Off|2 BEDS$950+3 BEDS$780+4 BEDS$700+
Polo Club Athens
110 International Dr, Athens, GA 30605 -
Good Value|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$1,645+2 BEDS$1,810+3 BEDS$2,010+Base Rent$1,605 - $1,970Required Monthly Fees$40Total Monthly Price$1,645 - $2,010
Grand Preserve
355 The Preserve Dr, Athens, GA 30606 -
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Rent Special|1 BED$1,545+2 BEDS$1,595+3 BEDS$1,925+
Horizon at Tallassee
888 Horizon Boulevard, Athens, GA 30606 -
Rent Special|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$1,483+1 BED$1,548+2 BEDS$1,783+Base Rent$1,370 - $1,935Required Monthly Fees$113Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,483 - $2,048
Flats at General Time
180 Newton Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30607 -
2 Months Free|1 BED$999+2 BEDS$1,099+
Legacy of Athens Apartments
100 Ashley Cir, Athens, GA 30605 -
Price Drop. $234 Off1 BED$1,171+2 BEDS$1,175+3 BEDS$1,690+
1287 Shoals Apartments
1287 Cedar Shoals Dr, Athens, GA 30605 -
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STUDIO$1,279+1 BED$950+2 BEDS$1,025+
The Oaks - Athens
175 Woodlake Pl, Athens, GA 30605 -
Rent Special1 BED$1,386+2 BEDS$1,451+3 BEDS$1,733+
High Ridge Apartments
700 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606 -
Price Drop. $255 OffSTUDIO$791+1 BED$1,003+2 BEDS$1,429+
Grove at Five Points
2085 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605 -
Price Drop. $185 OffSTUDIO$835+1 BED$865+2 BEDS$965+
University Oaks
2360 W Broad St, Athens, GA 30606 -
Rent SpecialSTUDIO$1,525+1 BED$1,775+2 BEDS$1,450+
The 1785 Club Athens
220 Williams St, Athens, GA 30605 -
Price Drop. $150 Off
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1 BED$926+2 BEDS$1,300+3 BEDS$1,253+
The View at Noda
101 Madison Ave, Athens, GA 30601 -
2 BEDS$2,395+3 BEDS$2,595+
Flats at Wire Park
1250 Electric Ave, Watkinsville, GA 30677 -
Price Drop. $190 Off1 BED$1,417+2 BEDS$1,614+3 BEDS$1,754+
Lullwater at Jennings Mill
225 Jennings Mill Pky, Athens, GA 30606 -
2 Months Free1 BED$1,566+2 BEDS$1,880+3 BEDS$2,056+
Holden at Oak Grove
110 Addison Rd, Athens, GA 30606 -
Rent Special1 BED$942+2 BEDS$1,177+3 BEDS$1,399+
Cambridge Apartments
360 Piccadilly Sq, Athens, GA 30605 -
Good ValueSTUDIO$949+1 BED$1,249+2 BEDS$1,249+3 BEDS$1,429+
130 Cole
130 Cole Manor Dr, Athens, GA 30606 -
Price Drop. $291 OffTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$1,782+2 BEDS$1,082+3 BEDS$1,062+4 BEDS$958+Base Rent$958 - $1,782Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$958 - $1,782
Accolade Athens Off Campus Housing
600 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601 -
1 Month Free1 BED$1,275+2 BEDS$1,524+3 BEDS$1,855+
The Fairways at Jennings Mill
355 Jennings Mill Pky, Athens, GA 30606 -
Good Value
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Price Drop. $200 Off2 BEDS$845+3 BEDS$761+4 BEDS$745+
Farmer's Exchange Athens
580 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30601 -
Good ValueTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$1,065+2 BEDS$1,139+3 BEDS$1,501+Base Rent$1,013 - $1,449Required Monthly Fees$52Total Monthly Price$1,065 - $1,501
Arbor Ridge
150 Chateau Ter, Athens, GA 30606 -
2 Months Free
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Exceptional Value1 BED$910+2 BEDS$1,045+3 BEDS$1,155+
One Athens Apartments
1 Hanover Pl, Athens, GA 30606 -
Good Value2 BEDS$645+4 BEDS$455+
Riverbend Club Apartments
355 Riverbend Pky, Athens, GA 30605 -
3 BEDS$695+4 BEDS$695+
Towne Club Condominiums
260 Springdale St, Athens, GA 30605 -
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Price Drop. $340 Off1 BED$1,228+2 BEDS$1,254+3 BEDS$1,626+Legacy Mill
125 Jennings Mill Pky, Athens, GA 30606 -
1 BED$985+2 BEDS$1,265+3 BEDS$1,465+
The Bluffs at Epps Bridge
195 Epps Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606 -
Good Value
Living & Renting in Athens
Athens at a Glance
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
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 532 Sq Ft $1,052 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 719 Sq Ft $1,200 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 1,064 Sq Ft $1,399 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,345 Sq Ft $1,674 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,608 Sq Ft $2,144 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Athens
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Baxter 683 Sq Ft $1,068/mo
- Cedar Creek 874 Sq Ft $1,138/mo
- Beechwood 688 Sq Ft $1,266/mo
- East Athens 790 Sq Ft $1,280/mo
- Epps Bridge 713 Sq Ft $1,293/mo
- Westside Athens 746 Sq Ft $1,298/mo
- South Lumpkin 720 Sq Ft $1,343/mo
- Milledge 716 Sq Ft $1,369/mo
- Jennings Mill 847 Sq Ft $1,530/mo
- Kingswood 775 Sq Ft $1,583/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 $1,200.
What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Athens, GA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Athens, GA is $1,052.
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 $1,200.
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 $1,399.
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 $1,674.
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 $2,144.
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