How much is the average rent in Athens, GA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Athens's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,500 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's available rental inventory.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Athens, GA?

September offers the lowest rent levels of the year in Athens, while October sees the highest prices with approximately 9% difference between these months. Renters who can time their move for September may find better pricing compared to later fall months.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Athens, GA?

Athens offers good options for pet owners with 40% of rental listings welcoming pets. With an average of 787 apartments available monthly, this translates to approximately 315 pet-friendly properties in the typical rental inventory.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Athens, GA?

Utilities are rarely included in Athens rental properties, appearing in less than 1% of total listings across all bedroom types. Most renters should expect to arrange and pay for utilities separately from their monthly rent.

Are most apartments in Athens, GA largely older buildings or new developments?

Athens's rental market is dominated by ranch-style homes from the post-World War II era, comprising 50.5% of available properties and reflecting the 1950s and 1960s suburban expansion. Bungalows from the early 20th century represent 13.1% of rentals, while cottage-style homes account for 10.1% of the market.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA

216 rentals available

2d ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Athens

125 Hobson Ave, Athens, GA 30601

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

3 baths

$1,950

$650

Price drop

House for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Athens

490 Barnett Shoals Rd #1, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | Central heat | Air conditioning

3 beds

3 baths

$670

Condo for rent

Available Aug 11

3d ago

Cheap house for rent in Athens

230 Katydid Dr, Athens, GA 30601

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

3 baths

$695

House for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Farmer's Exchange Athens

580 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30601

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$745–$895

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Athens

425 Peabody St, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2.5 baths

$750

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

362 Washington Drive, Unit 4 - Photo 1 of 1

New construction

5d+ ago

Excellent

362 Washington Drive, Unit 4

362 Washington Dr #4, Athens, GA 30601

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

3 baths

$750

House for rent

Available Jun 29

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$885–$1,980

1120 Macon Hwy

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$650

400 E Clayton St

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

380 Lake St, Unit 2

380 Lake St #3, Athens, GA 30601

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$750

House for rent

Available Jun 29

Top amenities

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Athens

332 Carr St, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable

3 beds

3 baths

$800

House for rent

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2d ago

8.1

Very good

Stonecrest

145 North Ave, Athens, GA 30601

Affordable | Swimming pool

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$995–$1,500

Apartment for rent

VENITA DR - 800,825,850,875 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

VENITA DR - 800,825,850,875

Venita Dr, Athens, GA 30606

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Find sweet deals in Athens

These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$1,025–$1,980

1120 Macon Hwy

$1,050

315 Rustwood Dr

$1,050

205 Rustwood Dr

$1,050

195 Michele Dr

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Athens

TOWNHOME - Other - Athens, GA

135A Springtree Rd #135A, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

3d ago

8.3

Very good

THE WOODS AT WALKER PARK

690 Fourth St, Athens, GA 30601

Affordable

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,019–$1,434

Apartment for rent

2d ago

7.7

Very good

315/317 Rustwood Dr

315 Rustwood Dr, Athens, GA 30606

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

2d ago

7.8

Very good

121/123 Lake Dr

121 Lake Dr, Athens, GA 30606

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

3d ago

7.7

Very good

195/197 Michele Dr

195 Michele Dr, Athens, GA 30606

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

119/121 Michele Pl

119 Michele Pl, Athens, GA 30606

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Athens

1025 Venita Dr, Athens, GA 30606

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.3

Very good

402 Freeman Drive

402 Freeman Dr, Athens, GA 30601

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

3d ago

Cheap house for rent in Athens

SINGLE_FAMILY - Athens, GA

172 Hart Ave, Athens, GA 30606

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

3d ago

Very good

Dearing Garden

329 Dearing St, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,100–$1,600

Apartment for rent

170 - 172 - 174 Hart Triplex - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

170 - 172 - 174 Hart Triplex

170 170 - 172 - 174 Hart Avenue, Athens, GA 30606

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

315/317 Epps Bridge Duplex - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

315/317 Epps Bridge Duplex

315 Epps Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100–$1,200

Apartment for rent

1605/1607 Cedar Shoals Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

1605/1607 Cedar Shoals Dr

1605 Cedar Shoals Dr, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.5

Very good

311/313 Jockey Club Dr

311 Jockey Club Dr, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.3

Very good

115/117 Jockey Club Dr

117 Jockey Club Dr, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Athens

185 Springtree Road - 1

185 Springtree Rd #1, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Athens

627 Whit Davis Rd, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Athens

104 Oak Park Ct, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,150

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

106 Oak Park Court

106 Oak Park Ct, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Athens

2BR/1.0BA

196 Parkridge Pl, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.4

Very good

145 Cumberland Ct

145 Cumberland Ct, Athens, GA 30607

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$1,195

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

125 Cumberland Ct

125 Cumberland Ct, Athens, GA 30607

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$1,195

Apartment for rent

3d ago

Cheap house for rent in Athens

SINGLE_FAMILY - Athens, GA

317 Epps Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

4d ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Athens

134 Ashmore Ct #134, Athens, GA 30601

Affordable | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Athens

TOWNHOME - Other - Athens, GA

116 Jolly Ln, Athens, GA 30606

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,200

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Athens

TOWNHOME - Athens, GA

212 E Paces Dr, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Outdoor space

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

847 845/847 Mitchell Bridge Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Athens

845/847 Mitchell Bridge Road Duplex

847 845/847 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Carpet

Ceiling Fan

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Athens

CONDOS - Other - Athens, GA

102 Barrington Dr #1, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

Condo for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Athens

TOWNHOME - Other - Athens, GA

180 E Rutherford St #4, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,200

House for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Athens

2 Bedroom with Washer/Dryer Hookups - Central Location just outside of Downtown Athens

337 Lexington Hts, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Athens

2 Bedroom with Washer/Dryer Hookups - Central Location just outside of Downtown Athens

262 Lexington Hts #262, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 25

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Athens

2 Bedroom with Washer/Dryer Hookups - Central Location just outside of Downtown Athens

152 Lexington Hts #152, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 25

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Athens

2 Bedroom with Washer/Dryer Hookups - Central Location just outside of Downtown Athens

240 Lexington Hts #240, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 25

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Athens

2 Bedroom with Washer/Dryer Hookups - Central Location just outside of Downtown Athens

172 Lexington Hts #172, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 25

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Athens

2 Bedroom with Washer/Dryer Hookups - Central Location just outside of Downtown Athens

400 Lexington Hts #400, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

Available May 23

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Cedar Bluffs

1395 Cedar Shoals Dr, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

4d ago

8.4

Very good

109 Barrington Pl #1-4

109 Barrington Pl, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Athens

250 Little St Apt B202, Athens, GA 30605

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

$1,250

Price drop

House for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Athens

Affordable | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,250

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Athens

Affordable | Dishwasher | Air conditioning

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,250

House for rent

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