# Average Rent in Athens 30605 & Rent Trends > Average rent in Athens 30605 is $1,492/mo as of November 2026, up 12.6% this month. 1BR $1,074, 2BR $1,567. Daily price history for 38 units in 5 buildings. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/trends/30605/ Latest included observation: November 9, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Athens 30605? The average listed apartment rent in Athens 30605 is $1,492 per month, as of November 9, 2026. This sample includes 38 priced apartments in 5 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 9, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Athens 30605, Athens, GA. Prices update after successful source checks. Area [All Areas](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/trends/?bedrooms=all) Athens [30601](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/trends/30601/?bedrooms=all)[30605](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/trends/30605/?bedrooms=all)[30606](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/trends/30606/?bedrooms=all)[30607](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/trends/30607/?bedrooms=all) Beds [All Bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/trends/30605/?bedrooms=all) [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/trends/30605/?bedrooms=0)[1 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/trends/30605/?bedrooms=1)[2 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/trends/30605/?bedrooms=2)[3 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/trends/30605/?bedrooms=3)[4 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/trends/30605/?bedrooms=4) Showing any bedrooms in Athens 30605. Market Average $1,492/mo ▲ +12.6% from last month Lowest Available $600/mo cheapest unit on market Communities 5 tracked daily Units Listed 38 available now ## Athens 30605 vs Athens, GA Average Athens 30605 is **cheaper than** the Athens, GA average by $100/mo (6%). The citywide average is $1,592/mo across all neighborhoods. ## Is Rent Going Up or Down in Athens 30605? As of November 2026, the average rent in Athens 30605 is $1,492 per month across 5 apartment communities and 38 available units. Rents have increased $167 (12.6%) over the past month. The most affordable option is [Campus Ridge Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/campus-ridge-apartments-athens-ga/) starting at $600/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,263/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,074/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,567/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,806/mo. Prices range from $600 to $1,927 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 12 units are currently listed. ## Athens 30605 Rent Price History Timeframe View as table | Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | October 2026 | $1,240 | - | 5 | | November 2026 | $1,318 | +$78 | 5 | The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page. ## Average Rent by Bedroom ## Rent Price Distribution ## Rent by Bedroom Type in Athens 30605 Studio $1,263 from $1,254 · 5 units 1 Bed $1,074 from $600 · 9 units 2 Bed $1,567 from $1,239 · 11 units 3 Bed $1,806 from $1,259 · 13 units ## Rent Prices by Apartment in Athens 30605 | Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Campus Ridge Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/campus-ridge-apartments-athens-ga/?neighborhood=Athens%2030605) | $600/mo | $642/mo | 3 | 2.9 | | [Gran Ellen Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/gran-ellen-apartments-athens-ga/?neighborhood=Athens%2030605) | $965/mo | $978/mo | 3 | 4 | | [The Flats At Carrs Hill](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/the-flats-at-carrs-hill-athens-ga/?neighborhood=Athens%2030605) | $1,239/mo | $1,266/mo | 3 | 4.1 | | [Ascent Athens](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/ascent-athens-athens-ga/?neighborhood=Athens%2030605) | $1,254/mo | $1,666/mo | 28 | 4.1 | | [Joiner Management (Arbor Creek)](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/joiner-management-arbor-creek-athens-ga/?neighborhood=Athens%2030605) | $1,400/mo | $1,400/mo | 1 | 4.8 | ## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Athens 30605 ### What is the average rent in Athens 30605? The average listed apartment rent in Athens 30605 is $1,492 per month, as of November 9, 2026. This sample includes 38 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What rent range can I find in Athens 30605? The apartment listings we track in Athens 30605 range from $600 to $1,927 per month, as of November 9, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price. ### Are rents going up or down in Athens 30605? There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Athens 30605. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat. ### How much is a studio apartment in Athens 30605? Studio apartments average $1,263 per month across 5 priced listings in Athens 30605. Listed rents range from $1,254 to $1,284 per month, as of November 9, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Athens 30605? 1-bedroom apartments average $1,074 per month across 9 priced listings in Athens 30605. Listed rents range from $600 to $1,613 per month, as of November 9, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Athens 30605? 2-bedroom apartments average $1,567 per month across 11 priced listings in Athens 30605. Listed rents range from $1,239 to $1,746 per month, as of November 9, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Athens 30605? 3-bedroom apartments average $1,806 per month across 13 priced listings in Athens 30605. Listed rents range from $1,259 to $1,927 per month, as of November 9, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Athens 30605? The 1-bedroom average is $1,074 per month across 9 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,567 across 11 listings, $493 (45.9%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment. ### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Athens 30605? Campus Ridge Apartments has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $600 per month. We track 3 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 9, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability. ### Which rent range has the most listings in Athens 30605? The $1,800 to $2,000 monthly range has the most matching listings: 12 units, or 31.6% of the priced apartments we track in Athens 30605. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent. ### How many apartment listings do you track in Athens 30605? We track 38 priced units at 5 apartment buildings, as of November 9, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status. ### How much rent history is available for Athens 30605? We have recorded rent data on 4 days from October 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Athens 30605. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far. ### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Athens 30605? The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures. ### Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers? Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history. ### Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees? We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote. ### How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent? A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount. ### Does this page represent every rental in the market? These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut. ### How fresh are the Athens 30605 rent figures? We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 9, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Athens 30605? Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models. Minimum to afford average rent $60,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,492/mo. Comfortable income $72,000/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 30605 is **$51,655** , about 28% below the comfortable-living threshold. ## Explore Athens 30605 Apartments Browse all 5 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability. [Browse All Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/athens-ga/apartments/?neighborhood=Athens%2030605) [Find Your Match](https://average-rent.com/quiz/) ## Cost of living in Athens 30605 Overall prices in Athens 30605 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 30605's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $1,492 | | Utilities | $335 | | Groceries | $520 | | Transportation | $798 | | Healthcare | $389 | | Other goods and services | $623 | | Estimated total | $4,158/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 [Georgia Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/state/georgia/rent-trends/): Compare rent across all Georgia cities [Explore Athens, GA on Map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=athens-ga): See neighborhoods and rent data interactively [US-wide rent comparison](https://average-rent.com/research/median-rent-united-states/): See how Athens, GA rents stack up against the national median ## Google Search Trends for Athens 30605 Apartments Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months. ### Search Interest Over Time [Explore more on Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=apartments%20in%20Athens&geo=US&date=today%2012-m) | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | 2026-10-28 | 1,239 | | 2026-10-31 | 1,241 | | 2026-11-03 | 1,241 | | 2026-11-04 | 1,395 |