What's the average rent in Athens, GA?

Rental Market Trends in Athens, GA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Athens, GA is $1,700 per month, which is 12% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,700

0.0%No change month over month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

837

APARTMENTS

$1,425

HOUSES

$2,133

TOWNHOUSES

$1,650

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Athens, GA at $1,425 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,133 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	$1,270
2 Bedrooms	$1,475
3 Bedrooms	$2,000
4 Bedrooms	$2,450
All	$1,650

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Athens, GA is $1,270 per month, followed by $1,475 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,000 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,450 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$2,025
4 Bedrooms	$1,800
All	$1,750

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Athens, GA is $1,500 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,025 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,270
2 Bedrooms	$1,475
3 Bedrooms	$1,900
4 Bedrooms	$2,000
All	$1,444

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Athens, GA is $1,270 per month, followed by $1,475 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,900 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,000 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$2,085
4 Bedrooms	$2,750
All	$2,100

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Athens, GA is $1,200 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,085 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,750 for a 4 bedroom house.