Listed 5+ Days Ago
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
Open floorplan, room for storage, and a large 2-car garage offer practical living space and everyday convenience. Outdoor spaces, no breed or pet restrictions, a nearby top-rated elementary school, and 19 photos add to its appeal and help provide a clear view of the home.
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
Features
| Attic | Fenced In Yard |
| Fireplace | Hardwood Floor |
| Security System |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Oven |
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Washer and Dryer |
Community
| 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
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
Limit1
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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 0.7 miles away
- Fireplace
- In-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2.9 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1.9 miles away
- Priced higher than average
- 3-bedrooms are $460 more than the median rent in this area
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 29% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Athens.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Athens
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,910 |
| September 2026 | $1,900 |
| October 2026 | $1,950 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 487 Ruth St?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$103,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $103,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,575.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 months ago | $2,500 | 3 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 4 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+
Dove Creek Elementary School
7921 hog mountain rd
statham, GA, 30666
PK, K-5Public
A
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
Other units at this address
487 Ruth St, Athens, GA
487 Ruth St Athens, GA
Occupied
1
3 Beds
2 Baths
$1,950
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