Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 8, 2026
Average rent in
Athens, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Athens, GA rent slipped 4.5% year over year to a current median of $1,525/month. The dollar decline of $20 is negligible, and month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged. This indicates a modest cooling in rents over the past year.
Compared to national trends
Athens is 21.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. With 453 total rentals, it offers a moderate market size for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $2,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,078/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,400/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,895/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,365/month in Athens. This range shows variation by bedroom count for renters considering different unit sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Athens
$1,525/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Athens is $1,525 per month as of July 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $425 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Athens
453
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Athens rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Athens, GA
Average rent prices in Athens have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,299, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Athens run $1,080 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,299.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,500 | 24% |  226% | |
1 bedroom | $1,077 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,365 | 1% | 6% |
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 | $1,299 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $699 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
226%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,077
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,365
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
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
$1,299
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$699
Last 30 days
6%
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
22%lower than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Athens, GA is 24% lower than the median rent in Bogart, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,999
14%$1,800
1%$1,845
3%$1,842
1%$2,200
7%$2,200
4%$1,800
8%$1,617
2%$2,065
$1,750
13%$2,100
12%$1,625
33%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% lower |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 2% lower |
| Housing | 1% higher |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 1% higher |
Discover rentals in Athens, GA
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Athens
3 beds
3 baths
$1,950
$650
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
254 E Clayton St, Athens, GA 30601
4 beds
2 baths
$665
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
2140 Lakeside Dr #1, Athens, GA 30605
4 beds
4.5 baths
$730
House for rent
Available Jan 1
16h ago
580 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30601
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$745–$895
Apartment 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
6 baths
$4,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
160 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA 30606
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
615 Kings Rd, Athens, GA 30606
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
3h ago
Verified
110 Addison Rd, Athens, GA 30607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,598–$4,904
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 8
1d ago
Verified
805 Zelkova Rdg, Athens, GA 30606
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,878–$2,438
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
157 Talley Xing, Athens, GA 30601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,445–$1,960
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
700 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,373–$2,777
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
700 Fourth St, Athens, GA 30601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
240 Brookstone Dr #NA, Athens, GA 30605
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
104 Mark Twain Cir #B, Athens, GA 30605
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
3h ago
Verified
110 Addison Rd, Athens, GA 30607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,598–$4,904
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 8
1d ago
Verified
805 Zelkova Rdg, Athens, GA 30606
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,878–$2,438
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
157 Talley Xing, Athens, GA 30601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,445–$1,960
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
148 Childs St, Athens, GA 30601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,710–$1,800
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 $1,525 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Athens?
Average rent prices in Athens have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Athens rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Athens is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 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 $61,000/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).