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Athens, AL 35611
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Rental Market Trends in Athens, AL
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Athens, AL is $986/month.
Rent in Athens is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$986/month
Average Rent
689 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.7%
Change / Year
315
Available Apartments
Athens rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Athens average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Athens average $986 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Athens average $1,231 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Athens average $1,605 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Athens, AL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $18 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Athens, AL
August 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
21%
$700 - $1,000/month
58%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Athens, AL?
Because the average rent in Athens is $986, you’ll want to make about $3,286 per month or $39,432 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Athens, AL is 4.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Athens is 31.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,605. You can expect to pay 5.0% less for groceries, 1.8% more for utilities, and 34.6% more for transportation.
How does Athens, AL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Athens, AL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Athens?
The average rent in Athens is $986 per month, which is 40.7% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Athens?
The average rent for a house in Athens, AL is $1,667 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Athens?
The average rent for a townhome in Athens, AL is $1,200 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Athens?
Rents in Athens, AL are increasing, with prices up 1.7% year-over-year and $18 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Athens?
In Athens, AL, 58% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.