755 Broad
755 E Broad St,
Athens, GA 30601
$1,570 - $4,220
1-3 Beds
Downtown Athens
Athens, GA
Downtown Athens - Athens, GA Area Guide
The beating heart of Athens, GA
Urban
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Historic
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Walkable
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Vibrant
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Hip
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Eclectic
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College Town
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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.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Athens is $1,365 for one bedroom, $1,313 for two bedrooms, and $2,801 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Athens has decreased by -4.8% in the past year.
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1 BR
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619 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,365/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,042 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,313/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,066 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,801/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Athens - Athens, GA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
87
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Bikeable
65
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Georgia River Network
- University of Georgia Observatory
- North Oconee River Greenway
- Trial Gardens at UGA
- Georgia Museum of Natural History
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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Methodology
† 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.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
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.