Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Average rent in
Athens, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Athens, AL rent is down 1.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,645/month. Renters today are paying $41 less per month on average than last year, with a month-over-month decline of 3.0% adding to the recent cooling trend.
Compared to national trends
Athens sits 14.8% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a smaller market of 68 total rentals primarily composed of houses and apartments.
Price ranges
Studios in Athens run at $2,815/month, 1-bedrooms at $860/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,225/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,674/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,100/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Athens has risen 10.8% year over year, diverging from the overall citywide decline. This increase contrasts with the broader market trend and points to a specific area of rent growth.
Median rent
Median rent in Athens
$1,645/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Athens is $1,645 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Athens
68
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Athens rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Athens, AL
Average rent prices in Athens have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Athens, AL
Rent prices in Athens vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Athens is $962, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Athens run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,815 |  18% | - | |
1 bedroom | $860 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,225 | 7% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,673 | 5% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | 2% | 12% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Athens, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $962 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $899 | 52% | - | |
Houses | $1,750 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,815
Last 30 days
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$860
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,673
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Athens, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$962
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$899
Last 30 days
52%
Houses
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Athens, AL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Athens, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Athens and Ardmore by all bedroom counts and property types.
Athens
15%lower than the national median
20%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Athens, AL is 6% higher than the median rent in Ardmore, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,550
37%$1,047
58%$1,647
3%$1,000
5%$995
13%$850
5%$1,750
5%$1,395
$1,654
3%$895
1%$1,475
1%$1,732
7%Discover rentals in Athens, AL
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
208 Cloverleaf Dr #2, Athens, AL 35611
2 beds
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 5
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
2 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
Brownsferry St #1, Athens, AL 35611
3 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
2 beds
2 baths
$1,024
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
4 beds
3 baths
$2,900
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
22052 Stratford Way, Athens, AL 35613
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,595–$1,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
5767 Snake Rd #1, Athens, AL 35611
2 beds
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
2d ago
19254 Autumn Falls Way, Athens, AL 35611
2 beds
2 baths
$1,449–$1,479
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
22052 Stratford Way, Athens, AL 35613
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,595–$1,795
House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
208 Cloverleaf Dr #2, Athens, AL 35611
2 beds
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 5
2d ago
19254 Autumn Falls Way, Athens, AL 35611
2 beds
2 baths
$1,449–$1,479
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Athens
26170 Kennesaw Ridge Dr, Athens, AL 35613
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
Available Aug 7
2d ago
Verified
22052 Stratford Way, Athens, AL 35613
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,595–$1,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
16672 Gabriel Way, Athens, AL 35611
1 bed
1 bath
$775
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
2 beds
2 baths
$1,024
House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
208 Cloverleaf Dr #2, Athens, AL 35611
2 beds
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 5
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
208 Cloverleaf Dr #2, Athens, AL 35611
2 beds
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 5
2d ago
House for rent in Athens
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,295
$1,145
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Athens
14665 Bowman St #1, Athens, AL 35613
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available Apr 10
4d ago
1601 W Elm St, Athens, AL 35611
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Athens, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Athens rental market.
How much is rent in Athens?
The average rent in Athens is $1,645 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Athens?
Average rent prices in Athens have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Athens rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Athens is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Athens?
To comfortably afford rent in Athens, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Athens?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Athens average around $940/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,420/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).