Last updated on June 10, 2026

Average rent in
Athens, AL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Athens rent stands today

    Athens, AL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,675/month. Renters are seeing a modest 5.9% increase month over month, showing recent upward movement in rents despite the small annual change.

  • Athens sits 14.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 68 total rentals and a mix of housing types for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Athens run around $1,165/month, 1-bedrooms are at $907/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,314/month, while larger units reach $2,050/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses rent for a median of $1,800/month compared to $1,200/month for apartments, providing distinct price tiers across property types.

Median rent

Median rent in Athens

$1,675/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Athens is $1,675 per month as of June 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Athens

68

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Athens rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Athens, AL

Average rent prices in Athens have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,199, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Athens run $890 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,165

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$907

5%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,314

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,750

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,050

3%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,165

1 bedroom

Average rent

$907

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,314

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

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

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,597
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Athens, AL is 5% higher than the median rent in Ardmore, AL.

Discover rentals in Athens, AL

20174 Tick Ridge Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

House for rent in Athens

20174 Tick Ridge Rd #NA, Athens, AL 35614

2 beds

1 bath

$950

House for rent

Available Jul 15

17962 Arrowhead Dr - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

House for rent in Athens

House for rent

Brownsferry St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Athens

514 Browns Ferry Street - 1

Brownsferry St #1, Athens, AL 35611

3 beds

1 bath

$1,045

House for rent

Available Mar 1

310 Strange St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Athens

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Available May 30

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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 $1,675 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Athens?

Average rent prices in Athens have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Athens rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Athens is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 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 $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Athens?

Athens rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $950 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced growth compared to the previous year, with two-bedrooms seeing particularly strong increases.

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).

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