Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 21, 2026

Average rent in
Athens, GA

Last updated on February 21, 2026

Last updated on February 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Athens, GA is $1,600. This is -16%, or $300, lower than the national average.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,600

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

508

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Athens, GA is $1,600. This is -16%, or $300, lower than the national average.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
43%
36%
12%
6%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Athens, GA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Athens, GA have decreased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Athens, GA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Athens, GA is $1,325. A 1-bedroom apartment in Athens, GA costs about $1,175 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,300. Houses for rent in Athens, GA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,247

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,787

7%

8%

Studio

$1,000

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,247

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,787

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

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.

Compare rent prices in Athens, GA to other cities

Median rent prices in Athens, GA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bogart, GA.

Athens

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by5%

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.

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Cost of living in
Athens, GA

The overall cost of living in Athens, GA is 1% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

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

Apartments for rent in Athens

Discover rentals in Athens, GA

210 Bridgewater Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Athens

House for rent

220 Bridgewater Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Athens

House for rent

254 E Clayton Street - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

18h ago

8.8

Very good

254 E Clayton Street

254 E Clayton St, Athens, GA 30601

4 beds

2 baths

$665

Apartment for rent

239 Ruth Street # 19 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

239 Ruth Street # 19

239 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601

4 beds

4 baths

$690

Apartment for rent

490 Barnett Shoals Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Athens

490 Barnett Shoals Rd #1, Athens, GA 30605

3 beds

3 baths

$725

Condo for rent

Available Feb 2

2140 Lakeside Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Athens

2140 Lakeside - 1

2140 Lakeside Dr #1, Athens, GA 30605

4 beds

4 baths

$730

House for rent

Available Jan 1

Farmer's Exchange Athens - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.3

Very good

Farmer's Exchange Athens

580 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30601

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$745–$1,370

Apartment for rent

362 Washington Drive, Unit 4 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

4d ago

9

Excellent

362 Washington Drive, Unit 4

362 Washington Dr #4, Athens, GA 30601

4 beds

2 baths

$750

House for rent

Available Jul 30