Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Average rent in
Athens, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Athens, GA rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Rent also edged down month over month by 0.9%, continuing a slight cooling trend in the market.
Compared to national trends
Athens is 17.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 524 total rentals available. This positions Athens as a value-oriented metro for renters.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Athens run at a median of $1,600/month, with 1-bedroom units at $1,185 and 2-bedrooms at $1,400. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,998 and 4+ bedrooms at $2,400, providing a range of options by bedroom count.
What you'll pay
Houses rent for a median of $1,900/month while apartments are lower at $1,325/month. This property-type split reflects distinct price tiers for renters in Athens, GA.
Median rent
Median rent in Athens
$1,600/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Athens is $1,600 per month as of May 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
524
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Athens rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Athens, GA
Average rent prices in Athens have decreased by 1% 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, GA
Rent prices in Athens vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Athens is $1,325, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Athens run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 |  4% | 226% | |
1 bedroom | $1,185 | 3% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,998 | 2% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 4% | 3% |
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, GA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,325 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,900 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $829 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
226%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,185
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,998
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
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, GA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$829
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Athens, GA, 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, GA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Athens and Bogart by all bedroom counts and property types.
Athens
18%lower than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Athens, GA is 20% lower than the median rent in Bogart, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,000
22%$1,482
2%$1,800
4%$1,850
1%$2,200
$2,200
1%$1,800
2%$1,600
2%$2,100
1%$1,780
11%$2,225
3%$1,695
14%Cost of living in Athens, GA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% higher |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 3% lower |
| Housing | 3% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 1% lower |
Discover rentals in Athens, GA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
Beechwood Dr #1, Athens, GA 30606
4 beds
3 baths
$250
House for rent
Available Nov 30
1d ago
254 E Clayton St, Athens, GA 30601
4 beds
2 baths
$665
Apartment for rent
1d ago
580 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30601
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$675–$1,370
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
239 Ruth St #16, Athens, GA 30601
4 beds
4 baths
$690
House for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
5 beds
6 baths
$4,950
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Athens
160 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA 30606
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
482 Highland Ave, Athens, GA 30606
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
119 Fortson Cir, Athens, GA 30606
4 beds
3 baths
$4,300
House for rent
31m ago
Verified
805 Zelkova Rdg, Athens, GA 30606
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,830–$2,390
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
110 Addison Rd, Athens, GA 30607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,566–$4,149
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 8
1h ago
Verified
157 Talley Xing, Athens, GA 30601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,445–$1,970
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
700 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$3,006
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
700 Fourth St, Athens, GA 30601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,875
House for rent
Available Aug 2
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
31m ago
Verified
805 Zelkova Rdg, Athens, GA 30606
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,830–$2,390
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
110 Addison Rd, Athens, GA 30607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,566–$4,149
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 8
3d ago
Verified
700 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$3,006
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
700 Fourth St, Athens, GA 30601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,350
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1090 Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA 30605
2 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Athens, GA
Quick answers to common questions about the Athens rental market.
How much is rent in Athens?
The average rent in Athens is $1,600 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Athens?
Average rent prices in Athens have decreased by 1% 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 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 $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?
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.
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).