Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 5, 2025

Average rent in
Athens, GA

Last updated on October 5, 2025

Last updated on October 5, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Athens, GA is $1,600. This is -18%, or $350, lower than the national average.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,600

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

405

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Athens, GA is $1,600. This is -18%, or $350, lower than the national average.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
41%
30%
12%
11%
$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 increased 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 $1,350. A 1-bedroom apartment in Athens, GA costs about $1,250 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,350. Houses for rent in Athens, GA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,035.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,000

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,940

27%

4%

Studio

$961

4%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$961

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,940

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

4%

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 by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,168
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Athens, GA is 26% 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

12 Hollis St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Athens

House for rent

595 Macon Highway - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.5

Good

595 Macon Highway

595 Macon Hwy, Athens, GA 30606

5 beds

5 baths

$495

Apartment for rent

214 Eaglewood Court - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

214 Eaglewood Court

214 Eaglewood Ct, Athens, GA 30606

4 beds

3 baths

$525

Apartment for rent

210 Bridgewater Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Athens

3 beds

2 baths

$550

House for rent

155 Peeks Point - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

155 Peeks Point

155 Peeks Pt, Athens, GA 30601

5 beds

3 baths

$575

Apartment for rent

261 Fern Ridge Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Athens

3 beds

3 baths

$600

House for rent

1732 South Milledge Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

1732 South Milledge Avenue

1732 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605

4 beds

4 baths

$620

Apartment for rent

254 E Clayton Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

254 E Clayton Street

254 E Clayton St, Athens, GA 30601

3–4 beds

2 baths

$665–$2,920

Apartment for rent