What is the average apartment size in Athens?

The average size for a Athens, AL apartment is 1,010 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Athens?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Athens is $1,213 per month, a 0.88% increase from last year’s average of $1,203.

What is the average apartment size in Athens?

The typical apartment in Athens offers about 1,010 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Athens, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Athens?

The typical rent budget in Athens ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 67% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Athens?

In Athens, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Athens is $1,213, a 0.88% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,203.

One-bedroom apartments provide 738 square feet for $1,054, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,250 offer 1,094 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,494 sq ft) for $1,559, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Athens, AL

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,213	1,010 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,054	738 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,250	1,094 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,559	1,494 sq. ft.

Athens, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Athens, AL have increased by 0.88% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,203 to $1,213.

What's the typical rent budget in Athens, AL?

The largest share of rentals in Athens, AL (67%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Athens, AL?

4,101 or 37% of the households in Athens, AL are renter-occupied while 7,065 or 63% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Athens, AL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Park Place	$1,085
Elm Hill Apartments	$1,078

Athens | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Elm Hill Apartments is 1% lower than in Park Place

$1,078

Elm Hill Apartments rent is 11% lower than Athens average

Average Rent $1,078

$1,085

Park Place rent is 11% lower than Athens average

Average Rent $1,085

How Athens Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Athens	$1,213
Birmingham	$1,353
Huntsville	$1,235
Mobile	$1,152
Montgomery	$1,103
Hoover	$1,260
Tuscaloosa	$1,530
Madison	$1,360
Vestavia Hills	$1,541
Auburn	$1,942
Bessemer	$1,014
Decatur	$950
Hartselle, AL	$653

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Athens apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.