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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Open floorplan
- Room for storage
- Large 2-car garage
Location
487 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601, USA
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Contact
Rent Athens, LLC
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Property Overview
Located in Athens, this residence features an open floorplan and a large 2-car garage, providing ample storage space. The property is pet-friendly with no breed restrictions and includes outdoor areas for enjoyment. Additionally, it is conveniently situated just 0.68 miles from a top-rated elementary school, and with 19 photos available, potential renters can easily visualize the living space.
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- Fireplace
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 487 Ruth St
Apartment Amenities
| Attic | Fenced In Yard |
| Fireplace | Hardwood Floor |
| Security System |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Oven |
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
Services
| Lawn Maintenance | Pest Control |
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
Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 487 Ruth St
This fantastic 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home is located in the heart of Athens. With Ruth Street being less than 1 mile to campus and steps to everything downtown Athens has to offer the location truly cannot be beat. A rare find here is the large 2-car garage with room for storage. The open floorplan is an entertainer's dream, just outside is a massive fenced-in yard which is wonderful for pets and would be a gardener's dream! Call/text to take a tour today. 706-389-1700
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 487 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 1 mile away
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
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
3-bedroom apartments at 487 Ruth St cost about 17% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Athens.
Median rents as of Nov 15 2025.
Athens
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $2,005 |
| January 2024 | $1,969 |
| February 2024 | $1,900 |
| March 2024 | $1,963 |
| April 2024 | $1,900 |
| May 2024 | $1,916 |
| June 2024 | $1,968 |
| July 2024 | $1,912 |
| August 2024 | $1,850 |
| 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 | $2,130 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 487 Ruth St?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$100,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $100,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,500.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 months ago | $2,600 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,950 | 3 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 487 Ruth St
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
715 fourth st
athens, GA, 30601
PK, K-5Public
C+
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Internet available near 487 Ruth St
Getting around Athens near 487 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 487 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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