What's the average rent in Athens, GA?

Rental Market Trends in Athens, GA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Athens, GA is $1,700 per month, which is 13% lower than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,700

0.3%$5 increase month-over-month

6.3%$100 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

741

APARTMENTS

$1,420

HOUSES

$2,100

TOWNHOUSES

$1,650

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Athens, GA at $1,420 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,100 per month. Townhomes average $1,650 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,281
2 Bedrooms	$1,475
3 Bedrooms	$1,970
4 Bedrooms	$2,400
All	$1,700

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Athens, GA is $1,281 per month, followed by $1,475 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,970 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,400 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$1,950
4 Bedrooms	$1,800
All	$1,650

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Athens, GA is $1,500 per month, followed by $1,500 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,950 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,270
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$1,900
4 Bedrooms	$2,060
All	$1,550

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Athens, GA is $1,270 per month, followed by $1,500 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,900 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,060 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,570
3 Bedrooms	$2,020
4 Bedrooms	$2,645
All	$2,100

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Athens, GA is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,570 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,020 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,645 for a 4 bedroom house.