Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 6, 2026

Average rent in
Athens, GA

Last updated on January 6, 2026

Last updated on January 6, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 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.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,600

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

516

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 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.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
42%
34%
13%
8%
$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 remained the same 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 $1,350. A 1-bedroom apartment in Athens, GA costs about $1,250 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,345. Houses for rent in Athens, GA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,927.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,270

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,050

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,800

1%

2%

Studio

$1,000

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,270

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

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$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Athens, GA is 9% 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

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198 Flint Street #2C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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5 beds

4 baths

$450

House for rent

Available Dec 11

198 Flint Street #2B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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5 beds

4 baths

$500

House for rent

Available Dec 11

155 Peeks Point - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.5

Good

155 Peeks Point

155 Peeks Pt, Athens, GA 30601

5 beds

3 baths

$575

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3h ago

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5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Athens

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254 E Clayton Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

254 E Clayton Street

254 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA 30601

4 beds

2 baths

$665

Apartment for rent

4d ago

6.5

Good

239 Ruth #21

239 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601

3 beds

3 baths

$715

Apartment for rent

239 Ruth Street # 19 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

239 Ruth Street # 19

239 Ruth Street, Athens, GA 30601

4 beds

4 baths

$715

Apartment for rent