Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 19, 2025

Average rent in
Athens, GA

Last updated on November 19, 2025

Last updated on November 19, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Athens, GA is $1,750. This is -9%, or $170, lower than the national average.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,750

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over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

517

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Athens, GA is $1,750. This is -9%, or $170, lower than the national average.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
36%
32%
14%
15%
$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 remained the same 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 $1,354. A 1-bedroom apartment in Athens, GA costs about $1,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,325. Houses for rent in Athens, GA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,050.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,250

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,500

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,122

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,140

1%

19%

Studio

$989

11%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$989

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,122

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,140

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

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$1,750
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Athens, GA is 13% 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

4d ago

6.5

Good

595 Macon Highway

595 Macon Hwy, Athens, GA 30606

5 beds

5 baths

$495

Apartment for rent

361 Bridgewater Cir - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in Athens

House for rent

155 Peeks Point - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.2

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

House for rent

254 E Clayton Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

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

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

239 Ruth Street # 19

239 Ruth St, Athens, GA 30601

4 beds

4 baths

$715

Apartment for rent

137 Strickland Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

137 Strickland Avenue

137 Strickland Ave, Athens, GA 30601

4 beds

3 baths

$730

Apartment for rent