Ridgetop Apartments
2009 Layman Rd,
Athens, TN 37303
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3-4 Beds
Athens
Athens, TN Area Guide
A cozy college town in the Appalachian Plateau
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Athens is a small city in eastern Tennessee, positioned roughly halfway between Knoxville and Chattanooga alongside Interstate 75. The city is home to Cleveland State Community College, Tennessee Wesleyan University, and a campus of Tennessee College of Applied Technology, which collectively enroll over 5,000 students and employ hundreds of locals as faculty and staff. Sitting just west of the Unicoi Mountains, Athens is built on an unusual topography of hills and ridges, with the surrounding area providing excellent opportunities for hiking, camping, and mountain biking.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Athens, TN is $835 for one bedroom, $973 for two bedrooms, and $1,500 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Athens has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$835/month
662 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Athens, TN is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
37
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
1
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
28
/ 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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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.