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Average Rent in Athens GA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Athens GA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,548/mo
Lowest Available
$1,095/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
45
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Athens GA
Compare average rent across Athens GA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens 30601 | $1,861 | $745 | 2 | 80 |
| Athens 30606 | $1,810 | $1,566 | 1 | 10 |
| Athens 30605 | $1,430 | $1,195 | 3 | 20 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Athens GA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Athens GA is $1,548 per month across 5 apartment communities and 45 available units.
The most affordable option is CityBlock Properties starting at $1,095/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,548/mo.
Prices range from $1,095 to $2,200 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 17 units are currently listed.
Athens GA Rent Price History
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Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Athens GA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Athens GA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CityBlock Properties | $1,095/mo | $1,295/mo | 2 | 4.4 |
| Joiner & Associates Realtors Inc | $1,275/mo | $1,618/mo | 31 | 4.5 |
| Bush Properties | $1,295/mo | $1,421/mo | 9 | 3.6 |
| Lewis Properties - Real Estate Investments & Management | $1,300/mo | $1,300/mo | 1 | 2.2 |
| Joiner Management (Arbor Creek) | $1,400/mo | $1,400/mo | 2 | 4.8 |
Google Search Trends for Athens GA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Athens GA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$62,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,548/mo.
Comfortable income
$74,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,095/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in Athens GA is $51,655 , about 30% 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) | $1,548 |
| Utilities | $335 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $798 |
| Healthcare | $389 |
| Other goods and services | $623 |
| Estimated total | $4,214/mo |
Population
126,987
Median household income
$51,655
Census median rent
$1,162/mo
Rent as % of income
36.3%
Median age
29.2
Mean commute
21 min
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 were last published in 2023.
Explore Athens GA Apartments
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