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Rental Market Trends in Athens, GA

What is the average rent in Athens, GA?

$1,198/month

Average Rent

719 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Athens, GA is $1,198 per month. This is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Athens more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Athens, you can expect to pay about $1,052 per month for a studio, $1,198 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,399 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,668 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,052/month
532 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,198/month
719 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,399/month
1,064 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,668/month
1,345 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,322/month
665 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,563/month
923 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,117/month
1,318 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,969/month
1,872 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,396/month
687 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,562/month
965 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,957/month
1,122 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,457/month
952 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,724/month
1,357 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Athens, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $6 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Athens, GA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Athens, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
21% $700 - $1,000/month
51% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Athens?

Based on current rent prices, Baxter, Cedar Creek and East Athens are the most affordable neighborhoods in Athens.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Baxter
$1,068/month
662 Sq Ft
Cedar Creek
$1,114/month
909 Sq Ft
East Athens
$1,220/month
822 Sq Ft
Beechwood
$1,241/month
676 Sq Ft
Epps Bridge
$1,299/month
701 Sq Ft
Westside Athens
$1,318/month
732 Sq Ft
Briarcliff Woods
$1,319/month
716 Sq Ft
Milledge
$1,334/month
727 Sq Ft
Jennings Mill
$1,503/month
853 Sq Ft
Eastside Athens
$1,567/month
726 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Athens?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Athens, Pulaski Heights and North Athens are the most expensive neighborhoods in Athens.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Athens
$1,824/month
669 Sq Ft
Pulaski Heights
$1,630/month
734 Sq Ft
North Athens
$1,570/month
763 Sq Ft
Eastside Athens
$1,567/month
726 Sq Ft
Kingswood
$1,567/month
764 Sq Ft
Jennings Mill
$1,503/month
853 Sq Ft
Milledge
$1,334/month
727 Sq Ft
Briarcliff Woods
$1,319/month
716 Sq Ft
Westside Athens
$1,318/month
732 Sq Ft
Epps Bridge
$1,299/month
701 Sq Ft

Which Athens neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Athens with the most apartments available are Eastside Athens, Westside Athens and Downtown Athens .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Eastside Athens
$1,567/month
726 Sq Ft
Westside Athens
$1,318/month
732 Sq Ft
Downtown Athens
$1,824/month
669 Sq Ft
North Athens
$1,570/month
763 Sq Ft
Jennings Mill
$1,503/month
853 Sq Ft
Beechwood
$1,241/month
676 Sq Ft
Cedar Creek
$1,114/month
909 Sq Ft
East Athens
$1,220/month
822 Sq Ft
Kingswood
$1,567/month
764 Sq Ft
Epps Bridge
$1,299/month
701 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Athens, GA?

Because the average rent in Athens is $1,198, you’ll want to make about $3,993 per month or $47,916 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 0.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Athens is 1.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,052 - $1,668. You can expect to pay 2.0% more for groceries, 1.8% more for utilities, and 6.4% less for transportation.

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Athens, GA

1,660 Available Apartments for Rent

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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.

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Apartment Averages

Baxter

Athens, GA

Downtown Athens

Athens, GA

Studio
$838/month
-
One Bedroom
$937/month
$1,360/month
Two Bedroom
$1,172/month
$1,300/month
Three Bedroom
$1,116/month
$2,793/month
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755 Broad

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Grand Preserve

355 The Preserve Dr,
Athens, GA 30606

$1,644 - $2,009 Total Monthly Price

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100 Still Creek Ln,
Athens, GA 30605

$1,394 - $1,950

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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.

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.

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