What's the average rent in Athens, AL?

Rental Market Trends in Athens, AL

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Athens, AL is $1,606 per month, which is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,606

-2.7%-$44 decrease month-over-month

-8.0%-$139 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

132

APARTMENTS

$1,131

HOUSES

$1,795

TOWNHOUSES

$1,250

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Athens, AL at $1,131 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,795 per month. Townhomes average $1,250 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$900
2 Bedrooms	$1,195
3 Bedrooms	$1,645
4 Bedrooms	$1,995
All	$1,606

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Athens, AL is $900 per month, followed by $1,195 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,645 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,995 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$900
2 Bedrooms	$1,060
3 Bedrooms	$1,645
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,250

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Athens, AL is $900 per month, followed by $1,060 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $1,645 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$850
2 Bedrooms	$1,350
3 Bedrooms	$1,750
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,300

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Athens, AL is $850 per month, followed by $1,350 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $1,750 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$924
2 Bedrooms	$1,100
3 Bedrooms	$1,650
4 Bedrooms	$1,995
All	$1,795

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Athens, AL is $924 per month, followed by $1,100 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,650 for a 3 bedroom house, and $1,995 for a 4 bedroom house.