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Farmer's Exchange Athens

580 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30601

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    2 - 4 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    510 - 1,176 sq ft

Farmer's Exchange Athens
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**You must be a student to rent at this property** Historic Downtown Lofts: At the bustling intersection of Broad and Oconee streets, Farmer’s Exchange is your gateway to campus and downtown Athens life & style! These spacious, luxury lofts are unlike any other in the downtown area offering unique floor plans from 1 to 6 bedrooms. Floor Plans: Each floor plan at Farmer’s Exchange is one-of-a-kind. One of Farmer’s 1 to 6 bedroom floor plans will fit your budget and group size. If you don't have roommates, no problem! We will find a space for you. A Downtown Athens Landmark c.1897: Rich in tradition, Farmer’s Exchange is one of the most desired options for downtown student living. Conveniently located in vibrant downtown Athens, Farmer’s Exchange is just steps away from UGA Campus and all the Classic City has to offer. Historic Student Lofts: Farmer’s Exchange was constructed in 1897 by Billups Phinizy, a prominent local Athenian who took part in the construction of Clarke County’s courthouse as well as The Georgian Hotel. A grocer occupied the first floor and there were offices on the second. The rear section of the building was used as a cotton warehouse. Second story additions were added later, and Farmer’s Hardware moved into the building in 1972. In 1997, Farmer’s Hardware was beautifully renovated into loft apartments with a rustic feel of exposed beam and brick. Farmer’s Exchange provides uniqueness and individuality that other downtown lofts simply can’t offer!

Highlights

  • Office
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Business Center

About Farmer's Exchange Athens

**You must be a student to rent at this property** Historic Downtown Lofts: At the bustling intersection of Broad and Oconee streets, Farmer’s Exchange is your gateway to campus and downtown Athens life & style! These spacious, luxury lofts are unlike any other in the downtown area offering unique floor plans from 1 to 6 bedrooms. Floor Plans: Each floor plan at Farmer’s Exchange is one-of-a-kind. One of Farmer’s 1 to 6 bedroom floor plans will fit your budget and group size. If you don't have roommates, no problem! We will find a space for you. A Downtown Athens Landmark c.1897: Rich in tradition, Farmer’s Exchange is one of the most desired options for downtown student living. Conveniently located in vibrant downtown Athens, Farmer’s Exchange is just steps away from UGA Campus and all the Classic City has to offer. Historic Student Lofts: Farmer’s Exchange was constructed in 1897 by Billups Phinizy, a prominent local Athenian who took part in the construction of Clarke County’s courthouse as well as The Georgian Hotel. A grocer occupied the first floor and there were offices on the second. The rear section of the building was used as a cotton warehouse. Second story additions were added later, and Farmer’s Hardware moved into the building in 1972. In 1997, Farmer’s Hardware was beautifully renovated into loft apartments with a rustic feel of exposed beam and brick. Farmer’s Exchange provides uniqueness and individuality that other downtown lofts simply can’t offer!

Farmer's Exchange Athens is an apartment community located in Clarke County and the 30601 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Clarke County School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Internet
  • Laundry Facility
  • Mircrowave
  • Outdoor Patio & Grill
  • Recreation Area
  • Secured Access
  • Study room

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Clubhouse

Business Center

Grill

  • Community-Wide WiFi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Grill

Apartment Features

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Microwave

Refrigerator

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Office
  • Patio

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Location
580 E Broad St, Athens,
GA 30601
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Neighborhood

Tucked between the University of Georgia’s North Campus and peaceful residential streets, Downtown Athens is the cultural, commercial, and governmental heart of the city. Known for its distinctive antebellum architecture, Downtown Athens was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Downtown is also known for its legendary music scene, with performance venues ranging from the historic Georgia Theatre and 40 Watt Club to the intimate Caledonia Lounge and everything in between. The vibrant and walkable neighborhood is brimming with an array of eclectic shops, independent restaurants, hip cafes, art galleries, and various bars as well.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Downtown Athens Athens, GA
Studio - $1,034
1 Bedroom $1,360 $1,194
2 Bedrooms $1,300 $1,399
3 Bedrooms $2,793 $1,670
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Piedmont College, Athens
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
University of Georgia
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Athens Technical College
Drive: 6 min 3.5 mi
Georgia Perim. Coll., Newton
Drive: 65 min 43.1 mi
Farmer's Exchange Athens is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles from Piedmont College, Athens. It is also near University of Georgia and Athens Technical College.
Schools
Clarke Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
748 Students
Attendance Zone
Clarke Central High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,909 Students
Attendance Zone
Prince Ave Christian School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Downtown Academy
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
53 Students
Nearby
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Transportation
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Gainesville Amtrak Station
Drive: 54 min 39.5 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Active
Soundscore™
70 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Farmer's Exchange Athens.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
The Bottleworks on Prince
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Gateway Shopping Center
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Athens Plaza
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Farmer's Exchange Athens has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 4-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
 Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
University of Georgia Observatory
 Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Georgia River Network
 Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Georgia Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
Trial Gardens at UGA
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Farmer's Exchange Athens has 5 parks within 1.3 miles, including North Oconee River Greenway, University of Georgia Observatory, and Georgia River Network.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
St. Mary's Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Farmer's Exchange Athens is 1.7 miles from Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, and is convenient to other hospitals, including St. Mary's Hospital.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Navy Supply Corps School
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Fort Gillem
Drive: 103 min 73.4 mi
Georgia National Guard
Drive: 96 min 74.8 mi
Farmer's Exchange Athens has 3 military bases within 74.8 miles, the nearest is Navy Supply Corps School which is 2.4 miles away and a 5 minute drive.

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