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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Spacious living room
- All new and modern appliances
Location
478 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601, USA
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Contact
Athens Real Estate Group LLC
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Property Overview
The property at 478 Ruth St offers a spacious living room that enhances its inviting atmosphere, alongside all new and modern appliances that ensure convenience. Great for those seeking a vibrant community experience, it is well-located to access local amenities and services. Additionally, the blend of modern features and comfortable living spaces add significant appeal.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 478 Ruth St
Appliances
| Cooktop | Dishwasher |
| In-Unit Laundry | Stainless Dishwasher |
| Stainless Microwave | Stainless Refrigerator |
Building
| 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.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 478 Ruth St
NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOME AVAILABLE AUGUST 6TH 2026! New Construction! Come see this spacious 2BR/2BA home located central to Athens right off of MLK! This home features a spacious living room and all new and modern appliances! The home is within a short walk or car ride to the Green Space along the Broad River, Downtown and UGA Campus. Don't miss your chance to lease this amazing 2 bedroom home! Call or text our leasing team today to secure this home! Please Note: Floor plan measurements are approximate and generated using CubiCasa. Dimensions may vary slightly and should be verified independently.
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 478 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 1 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 3 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 30601 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Athens
2-bedroom apartments at 478 Ruth St cost about 20% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Athens.
Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
Athens
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,472 |
| April 2024 | $1,496 |
| May 2024 | $1,500 |
| June 2024 | $1,492 |
| July 2024 | $1,512 |
| August 2024 | $1,492 |
| September 2024 | $1,454 |
| October 2024 | $1,477 |
| November 2024 | $1,506 |
| December 2024 | $1,500 |
| January 2025 | $1,500 |
| February 2025 | $1,500 |
| March 2025 | $1,510 |
| April 2025 | $1,500 |
| May 2025 | $1,484 |
| June 2025 | $1,462 |
| July 2025 | $1,400 |
| August 2025 | $1,396 |
| September 2025 | $1,396 |
| October 2025 | $1,442 |
| November 2025 | $1,500 |
| December 2025 | $1,500 |
| January 2026 | $1,500 |
| February 2026 | $1,500 |
| March 2026 | $1,500 |
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Can I afford to live at 478 Ruth St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$72,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $72,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,800.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | $1,850 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 11 months ago | $4,200 | 6 bed | 6 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $4,200 | 6 bed | 6 bath |
Schools near 478 Ruth St
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
715 fourth st
athens, GA, 30601
PK, K-5Public
C+
Dove Creek Elementary School
7921 hog mountain rd
statham, GA, 30666
PK, K-5Public
A
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Getting around Athens near 478 Ruth St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Points of interest for 478 Ruth St, Athens
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
4/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk
High schools
0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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478 Ruth St, Athens, GA
478 Ruth St Athens, GA
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