Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 7, 2026
Average rent in
Athens, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 7, 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 $1,580/month. This is $56 less per month than last year, while month-over-month rent increased by 1.4%, indicating recent upward movement in prices.
Compared to national trends
Athens is 16.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for those seeking value. The city has 471 total rentals, providing a modest selection for renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $890/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,100/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,337/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,900/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. These figures represent the range across bedroom tiers in Athens, GA.
Price ranges
Houses command a median rent of $1,950/month while apartments sit at $1,247/month. The rental inventory is mostly houses, which make up 60.3% of total rentals, followed by apartments at 32.1%.
Median rent
Median rent in Athens
$1,580/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Athens is $1,580 per month as of October 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $320 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Athens
471
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Athens rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Athens, GA
Average rent prices in Athens have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,247, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Athens run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $890 | 5% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 |  2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,337 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 14% |
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 | $1,247 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $809 | 13% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$890
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,337
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
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
$1,247
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$809
Last 30 days
13%
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
17%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Athens, GA is 12% lower than the median rent in Bogart, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,800
1%$1,719
10%$1,805
3%$1,795
1%$2,200
$2,127
2%$1,795
6%$1,609
11%$1,997
2%$1,775
18%$2,300
9%$1,770
21%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 | 2% lower |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | No difference |
| Housing | 1% lower |
| Transportation | 3% lower |
| Utilities | 1% higher |
Discover rentals in Athens, GA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
105 E Paces Dr #1, Athens, GA 30605
4 beds
4 baths
$580
House for rent
Available Aug 11
18h ago
155 Peeks Pt, Athens, GA 30601
5 beds
3 baths
$600
Apartment for rent
18h ago
183 Mandy Dr, Athens, GA 30601
5 beds
3 baths
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Athens
3 beds
2 baths
$1,890
$625
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Athens
1257 W Hancock Ave #1257, Athens, GA 30606
3 beds
2 baths
$9,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
260 Fairview St #1, Athens, GA 30601
5 beds
5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
5 beds
5 baths
$4,950
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,987
$4,773
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
110 Addison Rd, Athens, GA 30607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,572–$3,915
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 8
10h ago
Verified
805 Zelkova Rdg, Athens, GA 30606
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,878–$2,438
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
157 Talley Xing, Athens, GA 30601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$1,770
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
700 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$2,365
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
700 Fourth St, Athens, GA 30601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,225
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
110 Addison Rd, Athens, GA 30607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,572–$3,915
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 8
10h ago
Verified
700 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$2,365
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
132 Wood Lake Dr, Athens, GA 30606
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$1,525
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
110 Addison Rd, Athens, GA 30607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,572–$3,915
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 8
10h ago
Verified
805 Zelkova Rdg, Athens, GA 30606
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,878–$2,438
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
157 Talley Xing, Athens, GA 30601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$1,770
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
700 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$2,365
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 $1,580 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Athens?
Average rent prices in Athens have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Athens rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Athens is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $320 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 $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Athens?
September offers the lowest rents in Athens, running about 9% lower than October's peak pricing. This seasonal variation creates clear timing opportunities for renters looking to secure better rates.
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).