Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Athens, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Athens
$1,100/mo
25%vs previous year
The average rent in Athens is $1,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Athens
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Athens rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Athens, TX
Average rent prices in Athens have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 25% 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, TX
Rent prices in Athens vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Athens is $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Athens run $1,162 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $805 | No Change | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | 5% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,225 | No Change | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 3% |  13% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 36% | 7% |
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, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,000 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,087 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,500 | 12% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$805
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
7%
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, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,000
Condos
Average rent
$1,087
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Athens, TX, 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, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Athens and Flint by all bedroom counts and property types.
Athens
42%lower than the national median
20%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Athens, TX is 28% lower than the median rent in Flint, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,525
8%$1,085
29%$1,175
31%$1,585
4%$1,300
7%$2,095
3%$1,445
$1,440
10%$1,500
4%$1,250
1%$1,350
21%$1,550
9%Cost of living in Athens, TX
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 | 2% lower |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 9% lower |
| Housing | 30% lower |
| Transportation | 7% lower |
| Utilities | 4% higher |
Discover rentals in Athens, TX
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
409 E Corsicana St #1-3, Athens, TX 75751
Studio
0 baths
$300
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
5978 Peninsula Cir, Athens, TX 75752
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
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
122 Parsons Pkwy, Athens, TX 75751
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
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
4d ago
House for rent in Athens
6870 Shore Crest Way, Athens, TX 75752
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,895
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
1d ago
House for rent in Athens
6528 Crestview Dr #NA, Athens, TX 75752
4 beds
3 baths
$2,950
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 Aug 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
411 E Corsicana St #1, Athens, TX 75751
Studio
0 baths
$1,500
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
722 1/2 S Prairieville St, Athens, TX 75751
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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
1d ago
845 N Prairieville St, Athens, TX 75751
1 bed
1 bath
$800
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
201 Flat Creek Rd, Athens, TX 75751
Studio
1 bath
$775
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 14
2d ago
2050 State Highway 31 E, Athens, TX 75751
Studio
1 bath
$790–$820
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
501 Bryson Ave, Athens, TX 75751
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
521 York St, Athens, TX 75751
4 beds
3 baths
$2,050
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
600 M L King Jr Boulevard, Athens, TX 75751
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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
1d ago
845 N Prairieville St, Athens, TX 75751
1 bed
1 bath
$800
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
409 E Corsicana St #1-3, Athens, TX 75751
Studio
0 baths
$300
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
4 beds
2 baths
$1,750
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
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Frequently asked questions for Athens, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Athens rental market.
How much is rent in Athens?
The average rent in Athens is $1,100 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Athens?
Average rent prices in Athens have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 25% 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 $800 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).