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Established in 1785, the University of Georgia is the state's flagship college -- and one of its most recognized. UGA, home of the Bulldogs, has a reputation for excellence both on and off the field. UGA is a public research university and is considered a "Public Ivy." Its sports teams compete in NCAA Division I as part of the SEC. Off-campus housing in Athens is plentiful, and since Athens is extremely walkable, it's possible to walk or bike to class -- although bus service is readily available. Students of the UGA School of Law or the Terry College of Business might want to focus on the northern side of campus near Broad Street. Those frequenting the Driftmier Engineering Center or the Daniel B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources may prefer apartments near Lexington Road and Barnett Shoals Road. Whether you are moving to Athens to be close to UGA, for work, or because the cost of living is terrific, you'll find plenty to do -- the music scene is legendary, and the city is filled with shops and restaurants. Don’t miss the Antebellum Bicycle Trail, which extends 170 miles along Georgia’s antebellum towns. The beer scene is great with several brewing companies to discover (try taking an Athens Brewery Tour or the Brews & Qs Trail).
A mural done by artist David Hale during Athfest, a popular music and arts festival
Creature Comforts Brewing Company is located in a historic warehouse downtown
Bulldog statues, all about four feet high and painted by artists, are everywhere in Athens
A tree-lined street in Downtown Athens
Athens is filled with quirky destinations for students
The iconic Georgia Theatre is part of the Athens Music History Walking Tour
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Athens, GA is $1,034 for a studio, $1,201 for one bedroom, $1,407 for two bedrooms, and $1,671 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Athens has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.
Studio
533 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,034/month
Average Rent
1 BR
713 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,201/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,062 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,407/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,339 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,671/month
Average Rent
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Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Georgia - Athens, GA (University) is for everyday living.
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Essentials are more spread out in University of Georgia - Athens, GA (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
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Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
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Limited Café Variety Nearby
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Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
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Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Georgia - Athens, GA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
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South Jackson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
703 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
574 Students
Whitehead Road Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
601 Students
Chase Street Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
492 Students
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
490 Students
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
647 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
748 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
609 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
584 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,909 Students
Foothills Charter High School (Madison Campus)
Public
Grades 9-12
1,433 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,508 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
65 Students
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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 June 2026.
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