Cascades on the River
195 Sycamore Dr,
Athens, GA 30606
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Rental Market Trends in Athens, GA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Athens, GA is $1,197/month.
Rent in Athens is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,197/month
Average Rent
713 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.1%
Change / Year
1,226
Available Apartments
Athens rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Athens average $1,027 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Athens average $1,197 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Athens average $1,400 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Athens average $1,687 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Athens, GA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $13 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Athens, GA
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
4%
Below $700/month
19%
$700 - $1,000/month
49%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
6%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Athens?
Based on current rent prices, Baxter, Beechwood and Cedar Creek are the most affordable neighborhoods in Athens.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Athens?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Athens, North Athens and Kingswood are the most expensive neighborhoods in Athens.
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Which Athens neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Athens with the most apartments available are Westside Athens, Eastside Athens and North Athens .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Athens, GA?
Because the average rent in Athens is $1,197, you’ll want to make about $3,990 per month or $47,880 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, GA is 0.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Athens is 0.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,027 - $1,687. You can expect to pay 1.3% more for groceries, 1.4% more for utilities, and 4.0% less for transportation.
How does Athens, GA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Athens, GA 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.
View the Athens Area GuideStudio
$829/month
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One Bedroom
$933/month
$1,375/month
Two Bedroom
$1,161/month
$1,292/month
Three Bedroom
$1,227/month
$2,774/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Athens?
The average rent in Athens is $1,197 per month, which is 28.1% 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, GA is $2,054 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Athens?
The average rent for a townhome in Athens, GA is $1,508 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Athens?
Rents in Athens, GA are increasing, with prices up 1.1% year-over-year and $13 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Athens?
In Athens, GA, 49% 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 September 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.