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Average Rent in Athens, GA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 17 apartment communities in Athens, GA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,626/mo
▼ 3.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,004/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
17
tracked daily
Units Listed
135
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →1 cuts and 0 increases among 17 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- Serene at Northside
↓ $60/mo
Cut of 5.0% · Unit 55709
Rent by Neighborhood in Athens, GA
Compare average rent across Athens, GA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens 30605 | $1,572 | ▼ $292 | $600 | 6 | 39 |
| Athens 30606 | $1,571 | ▼ $186 | $605 | 8 | 112 |
| Athens 30601 | $1,413 | ▼ $273 | $849 | 9 | 65 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Athens, GA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Athens, GA is $1,626 per month across 17 apartment communities and 135 available units. Rents have decreased $53 (3.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Bulldog Crossing Student Apartments starting at $1,004/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,626/mo.
Prices range from $1,004 to $2,235 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 47 units are currently listed.
Athens, GA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,452 | - | 10 |
| July 2026 | $1,526 | +$74 | 16 |
| August 2026 | $1,574 | +$48 | 15 |
| September 2026 | $1,560 | -$14 | 19 |
| October 2026 | $1,500 | -$60 | 19 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Athens, GA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Athens, GA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldog Crossing Student Apartments | $1,004/mo | $1,004/mo | 2 | 3.3 |
| Serene at Northside | $1,149/mo | $1,149/mo | 4 | 3.1 |
| The Flats At Carrs Hill | $1,179/mo | $1,239/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
| Serene at Creekstone | $1,182/mo | $1,420/mo | 17 | 3.9 |
| Georgia Green Townhome Apartments | $1,255/mo | $1,268/mo | 10 | 4.2 |
| Legacy Mill | $1,357/mo | $1,417/mo | 10 | 3.3 |
| Joiner Management (Arbor Creek) | $1,400/mo | $1,400/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Athens, GA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$65,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,626/mo.
Comfortable income
$78,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,004/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Athens, GA is $51,655 , about 34% 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) | $1,626 |
| Utilities | $335 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $798 |
| Healthcare | $389 |
| Other goods and services | $623 |
| Estimated total | $4,292/mo |
Population
126,987
Median household income
$51,655
Census median rent
$1,162/mo
Census rent burden
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.
Google Search Trends for Athens, GA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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