Houses Georgia Clarke County Athens Northeast Athens 487 Ruth St

$2,500 / Month

487 Ruth St

Athens, GA 30601

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706-389-1700

Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

1,299 sq ft
Available

Available Jul 31, 2026

487 Ruth St

About This Home

$2,500 deposit, Available Jul 31, 2026

This fantastic 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home is located in the heart of Athens. With Ruth Street being less than 1 mile to campus and steps to everything downtown Athens has to offer the location truly cannot be beat. A rare find here is the large 2-car garage with room for storage. The open floorplan is an entertainer's dream, just outside is a massive fenced-in yard which is wonderful for pets and would be a gardener's dream! Call/text to take a tour today.

Unique Features

Attic
Tile Floors
On-Site Laundry
Security System
Fireplace
Lawn Maintenance
City Busline
Fenced-In Yard
Garage
Hardwood Floors
Pest Control

487 Ruth St is a house located in Clarke County and the 30601 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Clarke County attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics
- Due at Move-In
  - Security Deposit - Refundable
    
    $2,500

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

House Features

Dishwasher

Contact

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Amenities

Dishwasher
Attic
Tile Floors

On-Site Laundry
Security System
Fireplace

Lawn Maintenance
City Busline
Fenced-In Yard

Garage
Hardwood Floors
Pest Control

Neighborhood

Northeast Athens is a predominately residential neighborhood about two miles northeast of Downtown Athens. Northeast Athens is a great option for students, faculty, and staff since the neighborhood is less than 10 minutes from the University of Georgia, the state’s flagship university. The neighborhood is filled with student housing, but there are other affordable houses, townhouses, and apartments available for rent as well. Northeast Athens also houses several community centers, government offices, and a few small stores. Conveniently, residents don’t have to go far to access more amenities. With Downtown Athens under 10 minutes away, you’ll have access to Athens’ vibrant dining, music, and nightlife scenes. Downtown Athens is known for its eclectic, laid-back charm and the University of Georgia nearby definitely heightens excitement during the school year.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Piedmont College, Athens	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Athens Technical College	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi
University of Georgia	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
University of North Georgia	Drive:	60 min	44.9 mi

487 Ruth St is within 4 minutes or 2.0 miles from Piedmont College, Athens. It is also near Athens Technical College and University of Georgia.

Schools

Howard B. Stroud Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

359 Students

Attendance Zone

Coile Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

635 Students

Attendance Zone

Cedar Shoals High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,443 Students

Attendance Zone

Prince Ave Christian School

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

Nearby

St Joseph Catholic School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

147 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Gainesville Amtrak Station	Drive:	54 min	40.3 mi

Car-Dependent

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Out of 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

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Out of 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 487 Ruth St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Gateway Shopping Center	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Athens Plaza	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
The Bottleworks on Prince	Drive:	3 min	1.7 mi

487 Ruth St has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
North Oconee River Greenway	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Sandy Creek Nature Center	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi
University of Georgia Observatory	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi
Georgia River Network	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi
Georgia Museum of Natural History	Drive:	5 min	2.4 mi