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Farmer's Exchange Athens combines historic architecture and exposed brick with modern interiors, unique floor plans, free on-site laundry, and reliable maintenance. It scores highly for value, amenities, location, and trustworthiness, while also standing out for work-from-home convenience and an active social setting with walkable access and nearby parks.
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Work-from-home| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 407 sqft | $895 /mo | 1 unit available | Unit 202⚠️ Eligibility Requirement: To rent a bedroom in this unit, you must be a female student. This is a bedroom within a 2 Bedroom 1 Bath unit. Live in one of Athens’ most iconic and recognizable landmarks — the historic Farmer’s Exchange Building at 580 E Broad Street. Every UGA alum knows this building, and now you can call it home. Blending historic architecture with modern interiors, our lofts feature the kind of character you won’t find anywhere else in town — exposed brick, structural steel, original wood beams, and one-of-a-kind floorplans that make every unit unique. Located literally at the doorstep of the University of Georgia, Farmer’s Exchange offers what other properties can’t buy — a prime downtown location that puts you steps from campus, the Classic Center, and dozens of coffee shops, restaurants, and local favorites. The Greenway Trail and UGA bus route are right nearby, making it easy to get anywhere in Athens within minutes. Unlike the big-box student apartments that try to make up for their distance with flashy amenities, we focus on what truly matters — solid apartments, solid management, and reliable maintenance. Our community features secure entry and monitored premises, a quiet study space, free on-site laundry, and affordable parking options both on-site and nearby. With only 36 total lofts, availability is extremely limited — and our units lease quickly every year. Don’t miss your chance to live in a piece of Athens history with lower rents, unbeatable location, and genuine style. Farmer’s Exchange Lofts — where history meets home. #1 Girl Spot Left# | |
| 207 | 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,063 sqft | $895 /mo | 1 unit available | Unit 207⚠️ Eligibility Requirement: To rent a bedroom at Farmer’s Exchange Lofts, you must be an enrolled student. This is a bedroom within a 3 Bedroom 2 Bath unit. Live in one of Athens’ most iconic and recognizable landmarks — the historic Farmer’s Exchange Building at 580 E Broad Street. Every UGA alum knows this building, and now you can call it home. Blending historic architecture with modern interiors, our lofts feature the kind of character you won’t find anywhere else in town — exposed brick, structural steel, original wood beams, and one-of-a-kind floorplans that make every unit unique. Located literally at the doorstep of the University of Georgia, Farmer’s Exchange offers what other properties can’t buy — a prime downtown location that puts you steps from campus, the Classic Center, and dozens of coffee shops, restaurants, and local favorites. The Greenway Trail and UGA bus route are right nearby, making it easy to get anywhere in Athens within minutes. Unlike the big-box student apartments that try to make up for their distance with flashy amenities, we focus on what truly matters — solid apartments, solid management, and reliable maintenance. Our community features secure entry and monitored premises, a quiet study space, free on-site laundry, and affordable parking options both on-site and nearby. With only 36 total lofts, availability is extremely limited — and our units lease quickly every year. Don’t miss your chance to live in a piece of Athens history with lower rents, unbeatable location, and genuine style. Farmer’s Exchange Lofts — where history meets home. | |
| 3 Bed 2 Bath 210 | 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,113 sqft | $895 /mo | 1 unit available | Unit 210⚠️ Eligibility Requirement: To rent a bedroom at Farmer’s Exchange Lofts, you must be an enrolled student. This is a bedroom within a 3 Bedroom 2 Bath unit. Live in one of Athens’ most iconic and recognizable landmarks — the historic Farmer’s Exchange Building at 580 E Broad Street. Every UGA alum knows this building, and now you can call it home. Blending historic architecture with modern interiors, our lofts feature the kind of character you won’t find anywhere else in town — exposed brick, structural steel, original wood beams, and one-of-a-kind floorplans that make every unit unique. Located literally at the doorstep of the University of Georgia, Farmer’s Exchange offers what other properties can’t buy — a prime downtown location that puts you steps from campus, the Classic Center, and dozens of coffee shops, restaurants, and local favorites. The Greenway Trail and UGA bus route are right nearby, making it easy to get anywhere in Athens within minutes. Unlike the big-box student apartments that try to make up for their distance with flashy amenities, we focus on what truly matters — solid apartments, solid management, and reliable maintenance. Our community features secure entry and monitored premises, a quiet study space, free on-site laundry, and affordable parking options both on-site and nearby. With only 36 total lofts, availability is extremely limited — and our units lease quickly every year. Don’t miss your chance to live in a piece of Athens history with lower rents, unbeatable location, and genuine style. Farmer’s Exchange Lofts — where history meets home. #2 Girl Spots Left# | |
| 103 | 4 bed | 2 bath | 1,176 sqft | $795 /mo | 1 unit available | ⚠️ Eligibility Requirement: To rent a bedroom in this unit, you must be a female student. This is a bedroom within a 4 Bedroom 2 Bath unit. Live in one of Athens’ most iconic and recognizable landmarks — the historic Farmer’s Exchange Building at 580 E Broad Street. Every UGA alum knows this building, and now you can call it home. Blending historic architecture with modern interiors, our lofts feature the kind of character you won’t find anywhere else in town — exposed brick, structural steel, original wood beams, and one-of-a-kind floorplans that make every unit unique. Located literally at the doorstep of the University of Georgia, Farmer’s Exchange offers what other properties can’t buy — a prime downtown location that puts you steps from campus, the Classic Center, and dozens of coffee shops, restaurants, and local favorites. The Greenway Trail and UGA bus route are right nearby, making it easy to get anywhere in Athens within minutes. Unlike the big-box student apartments that try to make up for their distance with flashy amenities, we focus on what truly matters — solid apartments, solid management, and reliable maintenance. Our community features secure entry and monitored premises, a quiet study space, free on-site laundry, and affordable parking options both on-site and nearby. With only 36 total lofts, availability is extremely limited — and our units lease quickly every year. Don’t miss your chance to live in a piece of Athens history with lower rents, unbeatable location, and genuine style. Farmer’s Exchange Lofts — where history meets home. #1 Girl Spot Left# | |
| 4BR/2.0BA | 4 bed | 2 bath | 79+ sqft | $795 /mo | 2 units available | ⚠️ Eligibility Requirement: To rent a bedroom at Farmer’s Exchange Lofts, you must be an enrolled student. This is a bedroom within a 4 Bedroom 2 Bath unit. Live in one of Athens’ most iconic and recognizable landmarks — the historic Farmer’s Exchange Building at 580 E Broad Street. Every UGA alum knows this building, and now you can call it home. Blending historic architecture with modern interiors, our lofts feature the kind of character you won’t find anywhere else in town — exposed brick, structural steel, original wood beams, and one-of-a-kind floorplans that make every unit unique. Located literally at the doorstep of the University of Georgia, Farmer’s Exchange offers what other properties can’t buy — a prime downtown location that puts you steps from campus, the Classic Center, and dozens of coffee shops, restaurants, and local favorites. The Greenway Trail and UGA bus route are right nearby, making it easy to get anywhere in Athens within minutes. Unlike the big-box student apartments that try to make up for their distance with flashy amenities, we focus on what truly matters — solid apartments, solid management, and reliable maintenance. Our community features secure entry and monitored premises, a quiet study space, free on-site laundry, and affordable parking options both on-site and nearby. With only 36 total lofts, availability is extremely limited — and our units lease quickly every year. Don’t miss your chance to live in a piece of Athens history with lower rents, unbeatable location, and genuine style. Farmer’s Exchange Lofts — where history meets home. #1 Boy Spot Left# | |
| 306 | 6 bed | 2.5 bath | 1,247 sqft | $645 /mo | 1 unit available | Unit 306⚠️ Eligibility Requirement: To rent a bedroom at Farmer’s Exchange Lofts, you must be an enrolled student. This is a bedroom within a 6 Bedroom 2.5 Bath unit. Live in one of Athens’ most iconic and recognizable landmarks — the historic Farmer’s Exchange Building at 580 E Broad Street. Every UGA alum knows this building, and now you can call it home. Blending historic architecture with modern interiors, our lofts feature the kind of character you won’t find anywhere else in town — exposed brick, structural steel, original wood beams, and one-of-a-kind floorplans that make every unit unique. Located literally at the doorstep of the University of Georgia, Farmer’s Exchange offers what other properties can’t buy — a prime downtown location that puts you steps from campus, the Classic Center, and dozens of coffee shops, restaurants, and local favorites. The Greenway Trail and UGA bus route are right nearby, making it easy to get anywhere in Athens within minutes. Unlike the big-box student apartments that try to make up for their distance with flashy amenities, we focus on what truly matters — solid apartments, solid management, and reliable maintenance. Our community features secure entry and monitored premises, a quiet study space, free on-site laundry, and affordable parking options both on-site and nearby. With only 36 total lofts, availability is extremely limited — and our units lease quickly every year. Don’t miss your chance to live in a piece of Athens history with lower rents, unbeatable location, and genuine style. Farmer’s Exchange Lofts — where history meets home. #1 Boy Spot Left# |
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**You must be a student to rent at this property** Historic Downtown Lofts: At the bustling intersection of Broad and Oconee streets, Farmer’s Exchange is your gateway to campus and downtown Athens life & style! These spacious, luxury lofts are unlike any other in the downtown area offering unique floor plans from 1 to 6 bedrooms. Floor Plans: Each floor plan at Farmer’s Exchange is one-of-a-kind. One of Farmer’s 1 to 6 bedroom floor plans will fit your budget and group size. If you don't have roommates, no problem! We will find a space for you. A Downtown Athens Landmark c.1897: Rich in tradition, Farmer’s Exchange is one of the most desired options for downtown student living. Conveniently located in vibrant downtown Athens, Farmer’s Exchange is just steps away from UGA Campus and all the Classic City has to offer. Historic Student Lofts: Farmer’s Exchange was constructed in 1897 by Billups Phinizy, a prominent local Athenian who took part in the construction of Clarke County’s courthouse as well as The Georgian Hotel. A grocer occupied the first floor and there were offices on the second. The rear section of the building was used as a cotton warehouse. Second story additions were added later, and Farmer’s Hardware moved into the building in 1972. In 1997, Farmer’s Hardware was beautifully renovated into loft apartments with a rustic feel of exposed beam and brick. Farmer’s Exchange provides uniqueness and individuality that other downtown lofts simply can’t offer!
Showing 4 highest rated
Farmer’s is such a cool place for UGA students. It’s a 5 minute walk to north campus, close enough downtown that you feel like you’re there but without all the downtown noise & is a historic building with so much character! After acquiring the property CollegeTown has done an awesome job of renovating & modernizing the space while maintaining the cool, old school feel Farmer’s is known for!
Grecia Sandoval
Mar 23, 2020
This place is awesome! The location is perfect and it’s much more affordable than many of the options downtown. It’s very clean and super accessible to campus.
Avery Mulford
Mar 23, 2020
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How Farmer's Exchange Athens compares to other nearby properties.
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If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Farmer's Exchange Athens to be 35% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Athens.
3-bedroom apartments at Farmer's Exchange Athens cost about 53% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Athens.
4-bedroom apartments at Farmer's Exchange Athens cost about 63% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Athens.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $925 |
| September 2024 | $954 |
| October 2024 | $968 |
| November 2024 | $959 |
| December 2024 | $942 |
| January 2025 | $964 |
| February 2025 | $983 |
| March 2025 | $953 |
| April 2025 | $901 |
| May 2025 | $969 |
| June 2025 | $974 |
| July 2025 | $999 |
| August 2025 | $966 |
| September 2025 | $947 |
| October 2025 | $970 |
| November 2025 | $997 |
| December 2025 | $1,006 |
| January 2026 | $1,005 |
| February 2026 | $995 |
| March 2026 | $1,000 |
| April 2026 | $1,011 |
| May 2026 | $1,165 |
| June 2026 | $1,150 |
| July 2026 | $1,033 |
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