Apartments for Rent in Athens TX
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Athens, TX Apartments for Rent
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.
Athens, TX Rental Insights
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The average rent in Athens, TX is $926 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,632, which means housing in Athens, TX is slightly less expensive than much of the country.
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The cost of living in Athens, TX is 11.0% lower than the national average. Daily expenses like housing, groceries, and transportation generally cost less than in many other U.S. cities.
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To live comfortably in Athens, TX as a single adult with no dependents, aim for a salary of at least $64,000 before taxes. Expect to spend about $8,172/year for groceries, $12,720 for goods and services, and $17,124/year for housing. To decide how much you should spend on rent, use our rent affordability calculator.
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You can find flexible rentals in Athens, TX by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.
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Tour apartments from your couch with Matterport 3D Tours. We have 66 Athens apartments with virtual tours available. Walk through the apartment, view room layouts and get a feel for the space before an in-person tour.
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Athens, TX has very few transit options. Residents typically rely on driving for daily needs.