Apartments for Rent in Athens TX

Situated between Dallas and Tyler in Henderson County, Athens is the self-proclaimed “Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World” for its historically large production of black-eyed peas. Athens is also known as “The Home of the Original Hamburger.”

With such a colorful history, Athens embraces its past while moving towards the future with a variety of special events like the Black-Eyed Pea Jamboree, Uncle Fletch Davis Hamburger Festival, and the annual Texas Fiddlers Contest and Reunion.

Athens offers residents the charm of a small town with convenience to the amenities of a larger city. Downtown Athens is teeming with eclectic shops and galleries in addition to a craft brewery and a history museum. Athens also hosts a seasonal Farmer’s Market.

Athens contains plenty of family-friendly destinations like the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society, and Athens Scuba Park. Multiple wineries and vineyards are convenient to Athens as well as several lakes and reservoirs.