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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Peaceful living
  • Modern bathroom
  • Brand-new appliances
  • Newly renovated units
  • Modern lighting
  • Thoughtfully updated units

Location

501 Swan Drive, Athens, Alabama 35611, United States
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Management

RCH Manager

Leasing office

(256) 444-0071

Property Overview

Swan Creek offers a peaceful living environment with beautifully renovated units featuring brand-new stainless steel appliances and modern lighting. With a Zumper Expert Rating of 8.6 and impressive scores for price, amenities, and location, it stands out as a premier choice for renters. Notably, its proximity to grocery stores and top-rated schools, along with high-speed internet and included utilities, enhances its appeal for those seeking a comfortable work-from-home experience.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Swan Creek is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Swan Creek has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath400 sqft$695 /mo4 units availableMOVE IN SPECIAL! Sign a new lease in November or December and pick your choice of a $200 gift card or new 50 inch TV! Discover your perfect retreat at Swan Creek! Nestled in a serene location, this beautifully renovated 1-bedroom, 1-bath unit offers peaceful living with the ultimate convenience. You're just a quick five-minute drive from main street and right down the road from the Athens Recreation Center, putting everything you need within easy reach. Step inside and feel at home. This unit has been thoughtfully updated from floor to ceiling. The heart of the home, the kitchen, shines with brand-new stainless steel appliances, ready for your first meal. The bathroom is a private oasis, completely redone with a new vanity, bathtub, toilet, and modern lighting. This is your chance to start fresh in a beautiful, convenient space. Come see what makes this unit so special! $945.00 per month includes all utilities, internet, and pest control!

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Amenities for Swan Creek

Apartment Amenities

Utilities Included

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowave
RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs 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
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About Swan Creek

HomeApartments in Athens Swan Creek

MOVE IN SPECIAL! Sign a lease in November or December and you get your choice of a $200 gift card or new 50 inch TV! Discover your perfect retreat at Swan Creek! Step inside and feel at home. All of our units have been thoughtfully updated from floor to ceiling. The heart of the home, the kitchen, shines with brand-new stainless steel appliances, ready for your first meal. The bathroom is a private oasis, completely redone with a new vanity, bathtub, toilet, and modern lighting. This is your chance to start fresh in a beautiful, convenient space. Come see what makes this property so special.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Swan Creek is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Swan Creek has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Swan Creek
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Swan Creek offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Swan Creek goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Swan Creek receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Swan Creek is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Swan Creek does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Swan Creek is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution

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 Swan Creek compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Athens

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Athens
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Athens
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$799
January 2024$837
February 2024$825
March 2024$827
April 2024$875
May 2024$862
June 2024$829
July 2024$834
August 2024$859
September 2024$875
October 2024$875
November 2024$875
December 2024$875
January 2025$882
February 2025$975
March 2025$945
April 2025$975
May 2025$949
June 2025$965
July 2025$955
August 2025$975
September 2025$965
October 2025$939
November 2025$945
December 2025$975

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 501 Swan Drive?

Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$27,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $27,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $695.
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Schools near Swan Creek

Athens Elementary School

601 s clinton st

athens, AL, 35611

PK, K-3Public
B+

Athens Intermediate School

1916 us hwy 72 w

athens, AL, 35611

4-5Public
B+
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Athens near 501 Swan Drive

Walking

2/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
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 501 Swan Drive, Athens

Groceries

1/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 501 Swan Drive

Publix
165 US Highway 31 N
Hometown Market
100 US Highway 31 S
Food Fite
300 N Beaty St
La Azteca Supemercado
1316 N Jefferson St
Hometown Grocery
608 S Jefferson St

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