# Average Rent in Athens, GA

> How much is rent in Athens, GA? $1,639 median across 333 units in 23 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily.

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Latest included observation: November 8, 2026

## What is the average rent in Athens, GA?

The average listed apartment rent in Athens, GA is $1,597 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 333 priced apartments in 23 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 4, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

23 apartment buildings, 333 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

[Browse apartments in Athens, GA](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/apartments/)

Avg Rent

$1,597/mo

median $1,639

[+12.1% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/trends/)

Cheapest

$600/mo

lowest unit

Properties

23

tracked daily

Units

333

available now

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Analysis

## Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 23 properties in Athens, GA.

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$1,558

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Athens, GA over the last 3 months. Started at $1,594, ended at $1,558.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 1,594 |
| Aug | 1,567 |
| Aug | 1,572 |
| Aug | 1,565 |
| Sep | 1,558 |
| Sep | 1,609 |
| Sep | 1,585 |
| Sep | 1,538 |
| Oct | 1,534 |
| Oct | 1,390 |
| Oct | 1,456 |
| Oct | 1,472 |
| Oct | 1,469 |
| Nov | 1,558 |

[Full Athens, GA price history](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/trends/)

### Average Rent by Property

### Starting Price vs Average

### Rent by Bedroom Count

### Price per Square Foot

## Athens, GA Rent Prices

All 23 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

[#1 3.9 (285)](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/newberry-apartments-athens-ga/): Newberry Apartments 325 Willow St, Athens, GA 30601, USA From $799/mo as of Oct 31 Avg $990 9 units

[#2 5 (1)](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/linden-lane-apartments-athens-ga/): Linden Lane Apartments 575 Macon Hwy, Athens, GA 30606, USA From $875/mo Avg $875 1 units

[#3 4 (1)](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/gran-ellen-apartments-athens-ga/): Gran Ellen Apartments 495 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605, USA From $965/mo Avg $978 3 units

[#4 4.4 (73)](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/the-woods-at-normaltown-prince-and-sunset-athens-ga/): The Woods at Normaltown - Prince and Sunset 830 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA 30606, USA From $985/mo as of Oct 20 Avg $1,198 26 units

[#5 4.2 (511)](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/accolade-athens-athens-ga/): Accolade Athens 600 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601, USA From $1,005/mo as of Sep 30 Avg $1,303 25 units

[#6 4.2 (33)](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/one-athens-athens-ga/): One Athens 1 Hanover Pl, Athens, GA 30606, USA From $1,010/mo Avg $1,207 5 units

[#7 3.4 (48)](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/eclipse-on-broad-athens-ga/): Eclipse on Broad 805 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30601, USA From $1,049/mo Avg $1,076 3 units

| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Newberry Apartments 325 Willow St, Athens, GA 30601, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/newberry-apartments-athens-ga/) | $799 as of Oct 31 | $990 | $0.72/ft² | 3.9 (285) | 9 |
| 2 | [Linden Lane Apartments 575 Macon Hwy, Athens, GA 30606, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/linden-lane-apartments-athens-ga/) | $875 | $875 | -- | 5 (1) | 1 |
| 3 | [Gran Ellen Apartments 495 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/gran-ellen-apartments-athens-ga/) | $965 | $978 | $1.51/ft² | 4 (1) | 3 |
| 4 | [The Woods at Normaltown - Prince and Sunset 830 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA 30606, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/the-woods-at-normaltown-prince-and-sunset-athens-ga/) | $985 as of Oct 20 | $1,198 | $1.31/ft² | 4.4 (73) | 26 |
| 5 | [Accolade Athens 600 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/accolade-athens-athens-ga/) | $1,005 as of Sep 30 | $1,303 | $1.17/ft² | 4.2 (511) | 25 |
| 6 | [One Athens 1 Hanover Pl, Athens, GA 30606, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/one-athens-athens-ga/) | $1,010 | $1,207 | $1.04/ft² | 4.2 (33) | 5 |
| 7 | [Eclipse on Broad 805 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30601, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/eclipse-on-broad-athens-ga/) | $1,049 | $1,076 | $0.64/ft² | 3.4 (48) | 3 |

## Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

[Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/apartments/)

[Newberry Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/newberry-apartments-athens-ga/): ![Newberry Apartments apartments in Athens, GA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/19006?w=600) 3.9 (285) 325 Willow St, Athens, GA 30601, USA From $799/mo prices as of Oct 31 9 units

[Linden Lane Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/linden-lane-apartments-athens-ga/): ![Linden Lane Apartments apartments in Athens, GA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/20805?w=600) 5 (1) 575 Macon Hwy, Athens, GA 30606, USA From $875/mo 1 units

[Gran Ellen Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/gran-ellen-apartments-athens-ga/): ![Gran Ellen Apartments apartments in Athens, GA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/places/ChIJl_DRTQBt9ogRnuK0285uwfY/photos/Aa-ngMaRk3wBTgCL-_VWGHAlhOJxkPsmiVO4YKFOIrtQX9SxJemzuCFQRms6pbxIFXdfHgs4iJnKTsOIR93Mwnzti8FBiXfeePKV2n-EE-Mxh5se4BX6JLycOP_0wkgeRwGJn-GZlCYV3fLHFpqM28quhHv_ngmQjFkGH_l-26W29PPEEhXpEDBHHIpd_OfWdyFkQ2bfitHaoYvuVklnhZEGGWMRPkONfklT25PXYnlCQDgPAPAIKGeNMeYCiC4W6_X6DwQ2EX5bwBsJgQd5_Lvjqtcg0LPyVegk1FBbDueRNAGC_9J-hRf_HFmkbHhGk4VZvol9snahPM1hOVC2LUVpf7bIrZG_yJp79Yf6t80XaLc7uZZPtptWk3NJPKFcg-0cGwJi80mJWbKdHFWkOTd9G8qsZjI?w=600) 4 (1) 495 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605, USA From $965/mo 3 units

[The Woods at Normaltown - Prince and Sunset](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/the-woods-at-normaltown-prince-and-sunset-athens-ga/): ![The Woods at Normaltown - Prince and Sunset apartments in Athens, GA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/13092?w=600) 4.4 (73) 830 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA 30606, USA From $985/mo prices as of Oct 20 26 units

[Accolade Athens](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/accolade-athens-athens-ga/): ![Accolade Athens apartments in Athens, GA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6729?w=600) 4.2 (511) 600 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601, USA From $1,005/mo prices as of Sep 30 25 units

[One Athens](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/one-athens-athens-ga/): ![One Athens apartments in Athens, GA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/13098?w=600) 4.2 (33) 1 Hanover Pl, Athens, GA 30606, USA From $1,010/mo 5 units

[Browse all Athens, GA apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/apartments/)

By Area

## Athens, GA neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

[Athens 30601 18](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/apartments/?neighborhood=Athens%2030601)[Athens 30606 11](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/apartments/?neighborhood=Athens%2030606)[Athens 30605 5](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/apartments/?neighborhood=Athens%2030605)[Athens 30607 1](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/apartments/?neighborhood=Athens%2030607)

## Athens, GA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Athens, GA is **$1,597 per month**, based on 333 units across 23 apartment communities.

### Average Rent by Bedroom Type

| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Studio | $1,300/mo | $1,254/mo | 6 |
| 1 Bed | $1,545/mo | $600/mo | 128 |
| 2 Bed | $1,617/mo | $1,099/mo | 160 |
| 3 Bed | $1,776/mo | $875/mo | 35 |
| 4 Bed | $1,332/mo | $1,049/mo | 4 |

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Building Economics

## How much do Athens, GA apartments earn?

The 5 buildings we can estimate generate about **$1.6M** in rental revenue per month ($20M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.

| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [1.Holden at Oak Grove](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/holden-at-oak-grove-athens-ga/#revenue-section) | $452K/mo | $1,771 / $1,806 | 85% | 295 |
| [2.Paragon Luxury Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/paragon-luxury-apartments-athens-ga/#revenue-section) | $359K/mo | $1,648 / $1,609 | 93% | 240 |
| [3.Flats at General Time](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/flats-at-general-time-athens-ga/#revenue-section) | $311K/mo | $1,672 / $1,590 | 89% | 210 |
| [4.Beechwood Pines](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/beechwood-pines-athens-ga/#revenue-section) | $260K/mo | $1,459 / $1,469 | 97% | 182 |
| [5.Ascent Athens](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/ascent-athens-athens-ga/#revenue-section) | $258K/mo | $1,669 / $1,511 | 86% | 200 |

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.

Market Context

## Who rents in Athens, GA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Athens, GA averages **$1,545/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$1,617/mo**. At the local median household income of **$51,655**, that works out to **37% of gross income**, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Athens, GA at **$1,162/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/trends/) runs **37% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Athens, GA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

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

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$64,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,597/mo.

Comfortable income

$77,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($600/mo), you need to earn at least **$24,000/year**.

Median household income in Athens, GA is **$51,655** , about 33% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Cost of living in Athens, GA

Overall prices in Athens, GA runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Athens, GA's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $1,597 |
| Utilities | $335 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $798 |
| Healthcare | $389 |
| Other goods and services | $623 |
| Estimated total | $4,263/mo |

Population

126,987

Median household income

$51,655

Census median rent

$1,162/mo

Census rent burden

36.3%

Median age

29.2

Mean commute

21 min

## Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

Compare

## Nearby cities in Georgia

How Athens, GA rent compares to other markets in the state.

| City | Avg Rent | vs Athens, GA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Atlanta, GA](https://average-rent.com/city/atlanta-ga/) | $2,160 | +35% | -2.7% | 224 |
| [Smyrna, GA](https://average-rent.com/city/smyrna-ga/) | $1,677 | +5% | -4.5% | 24 |
| [Alpharetta, GA](https://average-rent.com/city/alpharetta-ga/) | $1,806 | +13% | +2.7% | 22 |
| [Augusta, GA](https://average-rent.com/city/augusta-ga/) | $1,500 | -6% | -1.6% | 22 |
| [Albany, GA](https://average-rent.com/city/albany-ga/) | $857 | -46% | -20.5% | 20 |
| [Marietta, GA](https://average-rent.com/city/marietta-ga/) | $1,579 | -1% | +5% | 20 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average rent in Athens, GA?

The average listed apartment rent in Athens, GA is $1,597 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 333 priced apartments in 23 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What is the median rent in Athens, GA?

The median asking rent in Athens, GA is $1,639 per month, computed from 333 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,597/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Athens, GA?

The lowest available rent in Athens, GA starts at $600 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Athens, GA?

1-bedroom apartments in Athens, GA average $1,545/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $600/mo across 128 units tracked.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Athens, GA?

2-bedroom apartments in Athens, GA average $1,617/mo. Units start from $1,099/mo across 160 units currently listed.

## Rent Trends in Athens, GA

Track how apartment prices are changing over time.

[View Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/trends/)

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