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Pet Friendly
Location
197 Merlin Dr, Athens, GA 30606, USA
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Athens Property Management
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Amenities for 197 Merlin Dr
Features
| Vent Hood |
Appliances
| Range | Refrigerator |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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One-time.
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
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About 197 Merlin Dr
Pet Friendly 3 bedroom 1.5 bath house with a large fenced in backyard in Athens, GA. The home features a small garage. This house is located off Jefferson Hwy with easy access to the newly constructed Publix, Jefferson and I-85. Washer and dryer hookup available. Pet friendly with two pet maximum (cats and dogs only). Don't miss this amazing opportunity! Apply today at AthensPM. com only. Schools: Whitehead Road Elementary, Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle and Clarke Central High All Athens Property Management Team LLC residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $25.00/month which includes liability insurance (renter's insurance), resident rewards program, credit building, online tenant portal, 24/7 maintenance, utility setup assistance!
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 197 Merlin Dr compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
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Considerations
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Zip code | 30606 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Athens
3-bedroom apartments at 197 Merlin Dr cost about 18% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Athens.
Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
Athens
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,825 |
| September 2024 | $1,820 |
| October 2024 | $1,977 |
| November 2024 | $2,040 |
| December 2024 | $1,985 |
| January 2025 | $2,003 |
| February 2025 | $2,035 |
| March 2025 | $2,072 |
| April 2025 | $2,033 |
| May 2025 | $2,000 |
| June 2025 | $1,984 |
| July 2025 | $1,867 |
| August 2025 | $1,849 |
| September 2025 | $1,911 |
| October 2025 | $2,046 |
| November 2025 | $2,136 |
| December 2025 | $2,075 |
| January 2026 | $2,007 |
| February 2026 | $2,000 |
| March 2026 | $1,987 |
| April 2026 | $1,990 |
| May 2026 | $1,998 |
| June 2026 | $1,928 |
| July 2026 | $1,912 |
| August 2026 | $1,900 |
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Can I afford to live at 197 Merlin Dr?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$62,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $62,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,550.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $1,550 |
| 2 years ago | $1,700 |
Schools near 197 Merlin Dr
Whitehead Road Elementary School
555 quailwood dr
athens, GA, 30606
PK, K-5Public
B
Dove Creek Elementary School
7921 hog mountain rd
statham, GA, 30666
PK, K-5Public
A
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Neighborhood
Getting around Athens near 197 Merlin Dr
Walking
2/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Points of interest for 197 Merlin Dr, Athens
Groceries
1/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk
Shopping
2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance
Cafes
0/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
2/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
2/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk
High schools
1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
0/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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