Average Rent in Athens GA
10 apartment buildings, 110 units. Real prices pulled from each property's leasing system this morning.
Avg Rent
$1,778/mo
Cheapest
$745/mo
Properties
10
Units
110
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Athens GA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Athens GA Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
CityBlock Properties
367 Prince Ave Ste #3H, Athens
Joiner & Associates Realtors Inc
1490 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Bush Properties
170 Security Cir, Athens
Lewis Properties - Real Estate Investments & Management
930 S Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA 30605, USA
Joiner Management (Arbor Creek)
155 International Dr, Athens
Holden at Oak Grove
110 Addison Rd, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Accolade Athens
600 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CityBlock Properties 367 Prince Ave Ste #3H, Athens | $745 | $1,105 | $1.23 | 4.4 | 8 |
| 2 | Joiner & Associates Realtors Inc 1490 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606, USA | $930 | $1,945 | $1.55 | 4.5 | 72 |
| 3 | Bush Properties 170 Security Cir, Athens | $1,195 | $1,441 | $1.46 | 3.6 | 17 |
| 4 | Lewis Properties - Real Estate Investments & Management 930 S Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA 30605, USA | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1.16 | 2.2 | 1 |
| 5 | Joiner Management (Arbor Creek) 155 International Dr, Athens | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1.33 | 4.8 | 2 |
| 6 | Holden at Oak Grove 110 Addison Rd, Athens, GA 30606, USA | $1,566 | $1,810 | $1.89 | 4.5 | 10 |
| 7 | Accolade Athens 600 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.2 | 0 |
Explore Each Property
CityBlock Properties
4.4367 Prince Ave Ste #3H, Athens
Joiner & Associates Realtors Inc
4.51490 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Bush Properties
3.6170 Security Cir, Athens
Lewis Properties - Real Estate Investments & Management
2.2930 S Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA 30605, USA
Joiner Management (Arbor Creek)
4.8155 International Dr, Athens
Holden at Oak Grove
4.5110 Addison Rd, Athens, GA 30606, USA
Athens GA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Athens GA is $1,778 per month, based on 110 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $745 at CityBlock Properties to $1,566 at Holden at Oak Grove.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,784/mo | $1,300/mo | 9 |
| 1 Bed | $1,192/mo | $930/mo | 16 |
| 2 Bed | $1,548/mo | $1,095/mo | 45 |
| 3 Bed | $2,107/mo | $945/mo | 23 |
| 4 Bed | $2,490/mo | $745/mo | 17 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
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
$71,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,778/mo.
Comfortable income
$85,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($745/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Cost of living in Athens GA
We only have live rent data for Athens GA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,778 |
| Estimated total | $1,778/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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 are refreshed annually.
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