Average Rent in Athens, GA
21 apartment buildings, 229 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building. 2 more available with Average Rent Pro
Cheapest
$944/mo
Accolade Athens
Properties
21
tracked daily
Units
229
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 21 properties in Athens, GA.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Athens, GA Rent Prices
All 21 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Accolade Athens
600 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601, USA
The Woods at Normaltown - Prince and Sunset
830 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Bush Properties
170 Security Cir, Athens, GA 30605, USA
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments
700 Fourth Street, Athens, GA 30601, USA
Arbor Ridge Apartments
150 Chateau Terrace, Athens, GA 30606, USA
The Flats At Carrs Hill
592 Oconee St, Athens, GA 30605, USA
Rambler Athens
558 W Broad St, Athens, GA 30601, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accolade Athens 600 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601, USA | $944 | $1,067 | $0.77 | 4.2 (511) | 11 |
| 2 | The Woods at Normaltown - Prince and Sunset 830 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA 30606, USA | $985 | $1,184 | $1.43 | 4.4 (73) | 9 |
| 3 | Bush Properties 170 Security Cir, Athens, GA 30605, USA | $1,150 | $1,306 | $1.26 | 3.6 (34) | 11 |
| 4 | Georgia Green Townhome Apartments 700 Fourth Street, Athens, GA 30601, USA | $1,175 | $1,215 | -- | 4.2 (120) | 2 |
| 5 | Arbor Ridge Apartments 150 Chateau Terrace, Athens, GA 30606, USA | $1,206 | $1,325 | $1.38 | 3.4 (224) | 28 |
| 6 | The Flats At Carrs Hill 592 Oconee St, Athens, GA 30605, USA | $1,245 as of Aug 15 | $1,416 | $1.42 | 4.1 (191) | 6 |
| 7 | Rambler Athens 558 W Broad St, Athens, GA 30601, USA | $1,309 | $1,424 | $1.44 | 4.3 (238) | 2 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Accolade Athens
4.2 (511)600 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601, USA
The Woods at Normaltown - Prince and Sunset
4.4 (73)830 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Bush Properties
3.6 (34)170 Security Cir, Athens, GA 30605, USA
Georgia Green Townhome Apartments
4.2 (120)700 Fourth Street, Athens, GA 30601, USA
Arbor Ridge Apartments
3.4 (224)150 Chateau Terrace, Athens, GA 30606, USA
The Flats At Carrs Hill
4.1 (191)592 Oconee St, Athens, GA 30605, USA
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Athens, GA neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Athens, GA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Athens, GA is $1,658 per month, based on 229 units across 21 apartment communities. Prices range from $944 at Accolade Athens to $4,725 at 755 Broad Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,788/mo | $1,445/mo | 66 |
| 1 Bed | $1,502/mo | $985/mo | 39 |
| 2 Bed | $1,586/mo | $1,175/mo | 82 |
| 3 Bed | $1,947/mo | $1,109/mo | 32 |
| 4 Bed | $1,082/mo | $944/mo | 10 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Athens, GA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Athens, GA averages $1,502/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,586/mo. At the local median household income of $51,655, that works out to 39% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Athens, GA at $1,162/mo. The current tracked market average runs 43% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Athens, GA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Athens, GA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$66,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,658/mo.
Comfortable income
$80,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($944/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Median household income in Athens, GA is $51,655 , about 35% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Athens, GA
Overall prices in Athens, GA runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Athens, GA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,658 |
| Utilities | $335 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $798 |
| Healthcare | $389 |
| Other goods and services | $623 |
| Estimated total | $4,324/mo |
Population
126,987
Median household income
$51,655
Census median rent
$1,162/mo
Rent as % of income
36.3%
Median age
29.2
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Georgia
How Athens, GA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Athens, GA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $2,309 | +39% | -0.7% | 187 |
| Augusta, GA | $1,532 | -8% | +4.8% | 23 |
| Marietta, GA | $1,646 | -1% | -0.8% | 19 |
| Albany, GA | $1,725 | +4% | +7.1% | 16 |
| Alpharetta, GA | $1,840 | +11% | -9.3% | 16 |
| Sandy Springs, GA | $2,018 | +22% | -1.3% | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Athens, GA?
The average rent in Athens, GA is $1,658 per month, based on 229 units across 21 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Athens, GA?
The median asking rent in Athens, GA is $1,675 per month, computed from 229 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,658/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Athens, GA?
The lowest available rent in Athens, GA starts at $944 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Athens, GA?
1-bedroom apartments in Athens, GA average $1,502/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $985/mo across 39 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Athens, GA?
2-bedroom apartments in Athens, GA average $1,586/mo. Units start from $1,175/mo across 82 units currently listed.
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