Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Athens, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Athens
$1,095/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Athens is $1,095 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $805 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Athens
29
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Athens rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Athens, TN
Average rent prices in Athens have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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, TN
Rent prices in Athens vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Athens is $997, whereas a house costs $1,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Athens run $887 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 |  43% | - | |
1 bedroom | $960 | 30% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,037 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 6% | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $2,195 | 2% | 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, TN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $997 | 1% | 14% | |
Condos | $1,337 | 4% | 22% | |
Houses | $1,195 | 12% | 23% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
43%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$960
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,037
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
2%
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, TN.
Apartments
Average rent
$997
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
Condos
Average rent
$1,337
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
22%
Houses
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
23%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Athens, TN, 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, TN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Athens and Alcoa by all bedroom counts and property types.
Athens
42%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Athens, TN is 37% lower than the median rent in Alcoa, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,485
105%$1,450
$1,490
6%$1,414
29%$1,270
2%$1,300
$1,700
4%$1,800
13%$1,950
6%$1,600
113%$1,897
8%Discover rentals in Athens, TN
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
3 beds
3 baths
$1,795
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 4
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Athens
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 27
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Athens
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 27
20h ago
Verified
2009 Layman Rd, Athens, TN 37303
3–4 beds
2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Athens
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
20h ago
Verified
2009 Layman Rd, Athens, TN 37303
3–4 beds
2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
1305 Ridgeway Cir #1, Athens, TN 37303
4 beds
3 baths
$1,595
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
20h ago
Verified
2009 Layman Rd, Athens, TN 37303
3–4 beds
2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Athens
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 10
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Frequently asked questions for Athens, TN
Quick answers to common questions about the Athens rental market.
How much is rent in Athens?
The average rent in Athens is $1,095 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Athens?
Average rent prices in Athens have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Athens rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Athens is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $805 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 $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).