Apartments For Rent in Athens, GA
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1-2 BathsFlats at General Time | 180 Newton Bridge Rd #2427,
Athens, GA 30607
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Athens, GA 30601
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Use arrow keys to navigatePET FRIENDLYFURNISHED$639 - $1,618/mo2-4 Beds2-4 BathsThe Reserve at Athens | 175 International Dr #358 495533,
Athens, GA 30605
SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$1,695 - $2,281/mo2-3 Beds2-3 BathsCovey Homes Lexington | 4505 Lexington Rd #6-1214,
Athens, GA 30605
SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$659 - $1,860/mo1-4 Beds1-4 BathsThe Connection at Athens | 255 The Preserve Dr #2-48,
Athens, GA 30606
PET FRIENDLY$1,445 - $1,770/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsClassic City Flats | Luxury Apartments | 157 Talley Xing #925,
Athens, GA 30601
PET FRIENDLYFURNISHED$1,525 - $1,795/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsHorizon at Tallassee | 888 Horizon Blvd #d5c5387b5,
Athens, GA 30606
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$1,138 - $1,295/mo1-2 Beds1 BathThe Woods at Normaltown | 510-540 Oglethorpe Ave #530-H4,
Athens, GA 30606
SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$1,425 - $1,585/mo2 Beds2 BathsParagon Luxury Apartments | 625 US Highway 29 #E-E205,
Athens, GA 30601
SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$1,645 - $2,010/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsGrand Preserve | 355 The Preserve Dr #1217,
Athens, GA 30606
PET FRIENDLYTotal price$999 - $1,505/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsWestside Commons Apartments | 205 Westchester Dr #4f23a0099,
Athens, GA 30606
PET FRIENDLY$1,366 - $1,623/mo1-2 Beds1-2 BathsHigh Ridge Apartments | 700 Mitchell Bridge Rd #149,
Athens, GA 30606
SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$1,100 - $1,600/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsDearing Garden | 329 Dearing St #1B-1Ba-740Sqft,
Athens, GA 30605
SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$944 - $1,170/mo3-5 Beds3-5 BathsAccolade Athens Off Campus Housing | 600 N Thomas St #22-988643,
Athens, GA 30601
PET FRIENDLY$1,725 - $1,825/mo3 Beds4 BathsWhitehall Terrace Townhomes | 233 Whitehall Rd #ca4695b78,
Athens, GA 30605
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SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$1,505 - $2,180/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsLullwater at Jennings Mill | 225 Jennings Mill Pkwy #4-424,
Athens, GA 30606
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PET FRIENDLY$1,459 - $1,962/mo1-3 Beds1-2 BathsTwenty35 at Timothy Woods | 2035 Timothy Rd #F103,
Athens, GA 30606
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NEW - 2 DAYS AGOSPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$1,175 - $1,275/mo2 Beds2 BathsGeorgia Green Townhome Apartments | 700 4th St #S015,
Athens, GA 30601
SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLY$1,850 - $2,390/mo2-3 Beds2-3 BathsCottages at Ridge Pointe | 805 Zelkova Rdg #1901,
Athens, GA 30606
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What Locals Say about Athens
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Athens: spirited college town living with easy commutes, walkable hubs, parks, music, and eats. People love the dog-friendly vibe, walkable areas, events, and quick drives to UGA. They dislike traffic, speeding, patchy sidewalks, noise, high rent, and uneven schools.
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Types of apartment in Athens, GA
Athens, GA has many apartments in low-rise brick buildings, garden-style complexes, and older house conversions. Near Downtown, Five Points, and Normaltown, you can find red-brick walk-ups, painted wood siding, and some older Victorian and bungalow houses split into smaller units for rent. Exterior details often include front porches, stair rails, small parking lots, and shaded lots. Inside, many apartments have simple layouts, compact kitchens, and mixed updates. Some keep older hardwood floors, while others have vinyl plank and newer appliances.On the east side and south side, apartments often sit in newer stucco or fiber-cement buildings with larger parking areas and wider roads. Around Prince Avenue and Milledge Avenue, houses for rent and smaller apartment buildings mix together, so the street can change block by block. In west Athens, many apartments come in larger complexes with similar floor plans and shared laundry or package areas. Tradeoffs are clear across the city. Older places can have more exterior character and less uniform layouts. Newer apartments often have easier parking and more standard interiors.
Getting around Athens, GA
Athens Transit, the local bus service, covers key parts of the city, including Downtown, the east side, and west Athens. UGA buses also shape travel near campus, though they focus on university routes. Driving is straightforward on Atlanta Highway, Broad Street, and Lexington Road, but traffic can build near Downtown and Milledge Avenue. Parking can vary by block. Walking works best in Downtown, Five Points, and Normaltown. Biking can work on shorter trips, though hills and road design matter.Living in Athens, GA
Athens is known for live music, local food, and University of Georgia jobs. You can catch shows at the Georgia Theatre or 40 Watt Club, and shop or eat around Downtown and Five Points. Memorial Park and the State Botanical Garden of Georgia are well-known green spaces near rental areas. Healthcare, university work, government, and local retail shape where many people look at apartments and houses to rent.Average Rent Trends in Athens, GA
Rent in Athens, GA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent stayed about the same in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Mar 2025.
| Month | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | $1,613 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,600 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,585 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,600 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,775 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,725 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,675 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,750 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,750 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,700 |
| May 2026 | $1,700 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,695 |
Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type
In June 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
| 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | All | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All home types | $1,270 | $1,478 | $1,995 | $2,495 | $1,650 |
| Townhomes | $1,500 | $1,585 | $1,992 | $1,695 | $1,600 |
| Apartments and Condos | $1,285 | $1,500 | $1,950 | $2,200 | $1,550 |
| Houses | $1,125 | $1,570 | $2,100 | $2,650 | $2,078 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Athens, GA
- What is the average rent of an apartment in Athens, GA?The average rent of an apartment in Athens, GA is $1,436 per month. This is about 26% lower than the national average.
- What is the average rent of a house in Athens, GA?The average rent of a house in Athens, GA is $2,078 per month. This is about 7% higher than the national average.
- What is the average rent of a townhome in Athens, GA?The average rent of a townhome in Athens, GA is $1,600 per month. This is about 18% lower than the national average.
- When is the average rent cheapest in Athens, GA?In the last year, the average rent in Athens, GA was lowest in Sep 2025 when it was $1,585 per month.
- When is the average rent most expensive in Athens, GA?In the last year, the average rent in Athens, GA was highest in Mar 2025 when it was $1,850 per month.
- How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Athens, GA?The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Athens, GA is $1,270 per month. That is about $275 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
- How many available rental listings are in Athens, GA?There are 792 available rental listings in Athens, GA.
- What colleges and universities are in Athens, GA?Colleges and universities in Athens, GA include: University of Georgia.
- What are some neighborhoods in Athens, GA?Some neighborhoods in Athens, GA include: Downtown.
- What are some zip codes in Athens, GA?
- What are some cities near Athens, GA?Some nearby cities include: Winterville, Bogart, Nicholson, Hull, Statham. These cities may have more rental options to explore.