Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Average rent in
Athens, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Athens, AL rent slipped 7.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters today are paying $41 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Athens sits 18.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 62 total rentals offering a small but varied market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Athens rent for $600/month, 1-bedrooms for $800/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,250/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,625/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,022/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Athens rose 6.7% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline. This contrasts with the overall market where rents slipped 7.9% year over year.
Median rent
Median rent in Athens
$1,550/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Athens is $1,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Athens
62
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Athens rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Athens, AL
Average rent prices in Athens have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,025, whereas a house costs $1,672. 1-bedroom apartments in Athens run $870 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $600 | 42% | - | |
1 bedroom | $800 |  1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 4% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,625 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,022 | No Change | 8% |
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 | $1,025 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 52% | - | |
Houses | $1,672 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$600
Last 30 days
42%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,022
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
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
$1,025
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
52%
Houses
Average rent
$1,672
Last 30 days
2%
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
18%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Athens, AL is 3% lower than the median rent in Ardmore, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
31%$983
15%$1,499
4%$1,000
7%$995
14%$895
2%$1,850
3%$1,395
3%$1,596
$950
12%$1,200
11%$1,645
2%Discover rentals in Athens, AL
1h ago
20609 Elkton Rd, Athens, AL 35614
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
2 beds
2 baths
$1,024
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Athens
2 beds
1 bath
$1,056
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Athens
2 beds
1 bath
$1,060
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
4 beds
3 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
17428 Chelsea St, Athens, AL 35611
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
10h ago
Verified
22052 Stratford Way, Athens, AL 35613
2 beds
2 baths
$1,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
23418 Nick Davis Rd, Athens, AL 35613
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
22052 Stratford Way, Athens, AL 35613
2 beds
2 baths
$1,595
House for rent
22h ago
19254 Autumn Falls Way, Athens, AL 35611
2 beds
2 baths
$1,399–$1,429
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Athens
3 beds
2 baths
$1,475
House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
18864 Wicklow Cir, Athens, AL 35613
3 beds
2 baths
$1,625
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
26950 Pepper Rd #B, Athens, AL 35613
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
10h ago
Verified
22052 Stratford Way, Athens, AL 35613
2 beds
2 baths
$1,595
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
1h ago
20609 Elkton Rd, Athens, AL 35614
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5h ago
House for rent in Athens
15337 Tyler Mill Dr, Athens, AL 35613
3 beds
3 baths
$1,545
House for rent
5h ago
House for rent in Athens
4 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
18864 Wicklow Cir, Athens, AL 35613
3 beds
2 baths
$1,625
House 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 $1,550 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Athens?
Average rent prices in Athens have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Athens rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Athens is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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 $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Athens?
November offers the lowest rents in Athens, running approximately 8% below April prices, making it the best month for budget-conscious apartment hunting.
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).