Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Athens, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Athens, AL rent stands today
Rent in Athens, AL is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,598/month. The market shows only modest changes after recent fluctuations, indicating stable conditions for renters.
Compared to national trends
Athens, AL sits 15.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 65 total rentals available.
Price ranges
In Athens, 1-bedroom units rent for about $800/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,250/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,598/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,995/month. Houses command a median rent of $1,750/month compared to $1,279/month for apartments, with houses making up nearly 65% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Athens
$1,597/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Athens is $1,597 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $302 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Athens
65
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same 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 $1,279, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Athens run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $800 |  2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 7% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,597 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,995 | No Change |  7% |
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 | $1,279 | No Change | 7% | |
Houses | $1,750 | No Change | 3% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last year
7%
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
$1,279
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
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
16%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Athens, AL is 1% higher than the median rent in Ardmore, AL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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6%$1,150
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7%$977
9%$937
5%$1,850
7%$1,355
3%$1,615
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16%$1,150
28%$1,582
5%Discover rentals in Athens, AL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
19250 Lydia Corey Rd #1, Athens, AL 35614
2 beds
1 bath
$998
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
2 beds
2 baths
$1,024
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
5 beds
2.5 baths
$3,220
Price dropped $200Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
4 beds
3 baths
$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
17428 Chelsea St, Athens, AL 35611
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
907 Brahma St, Athens, AL 35611
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
10h ago
Verified
22052 Stratford Way, Athens, AL 35613
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,595–$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
19254 Autumn Falls Way, Athens, AL 35611
2 beds
2 baths
$1,279–$1,339
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1h ago
House for rent in Athens
3 beds
2 baths
$1,870
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 22
8h ago
1601 W Elm St, Athens, AL 35611
1–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
22052 Stratford Way, Athens, AL 35613
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,595–$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
16672 Gabriel Way, Athens, AL 35611
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
2 beds
2 baths
$1,024
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
8h ago
1601 W Elm St, Athens, AL 35611
1–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
House for rent in Athens
702 E Washington St #1, Athens, AL 35611
3 beds
2 baths
$1,345
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
17h ago
House for rent in Athens
16260 Poplar Creek Rd #1, Athens, AL 35611
3 beds
1 bath
$1,345
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
17h ago
House for rent in Athens
505 N Houston St #1, Athens, AL 35611
2 beds
1 bath
$1,165
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Athens
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,597 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Athens?
Average rent prices in Athens have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Athens rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Athens is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $302 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 $64,000/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).