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Average Rent in Athens 30601 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Athens 30601, Athens, GA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,060/mo
Lowest Available
$1,005/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
130
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Athens 30601
3 listed units across 3 buildings in Athens 30601 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $114/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rambler Athens | Unit 4BR-1237, 4BR-1237 | $1,399 | $1,249 | $150 |
| Paragon Luxury Apartments | Unit D-D108ADA, BTC | $1,555 | $1,425 | $130 |
| Serene at Creekstone | Unit 9, Woodward | $1,512 | $1,449 | $63 |
Athens 30601 vs Athens, GA Average
Athens 30601 is more expensive than the Athens, GA average by $247/mo (14%). The citywide average is $1,813/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Athens 30601?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Athens 30601 is $2,060 per month across 8 apartment communities and 130 available units.
The most affordable option is Accolade Athens starting at $1,005/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,703/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,066/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,274/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,078/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,107/mo.
Prices range from $1,005 to $4,725 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 24 units are currently listed.
Athens 30601 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,456 | - | 5 |
| July 2026 | $1,430 | -$26 | 9 |
| August 2026 | $1,474 | +$44 | 8 |
| September 2026 | $1,622 | +$148 | 8 |
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 30601
Rent Prices by Apartment in Athens 30601
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accolade Athens | $1,005/mo | $1,303/mo | 25 | 4.2 |
| Georgia Green Townhome Apartments | $1,175/mo | $1,215/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| Rambler Athens | $1,249/mo | $1,612/mo | 4 | 4.3 |
| Serene at Creekstone | $1,296/mo | $1,358/mo | 10 | 3.9 |
| Paragon Luxury Apartments | $1,425/mo | $1,636/mo | 13 | 4.6 |
| Pointe Grand North Athens Apartments | $1,500/mo | $1,500/mo | 1 | 4.9 |
| Classic City Flats | Luxury Apartments | $1,569/mo | $1,692/mo | 6 | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Athens 30601
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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
$82,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,060/mo.
Comfortable income
$99,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,005/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Athens 30601 is $51,655 , about 48% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Athens 30601
Overall prices in Athens 30601 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 30601's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,060 |
| Utilities | $335 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $798 |
| Healthcare | $389 |
| Other goods and services | $623 |
| Estimated total | $4,726/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
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.
Google Search Trends for Athens 30601 Apartments
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