Athens, GA Rental Market Trends
What is the average rent in Athens?
The average rent for an apartment in Athens is $1,498. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.
Average rent in Athens, GA
Last updated December 2022
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|
| $1,498 | 1,027 sq. ft. |
What is the average apartment size in Athens?
The average size for a Athens, GA apartment is 1,027 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.
Athens, GA apartment rent ranges
Athens, GA Occupied Housing Units
29,226 or 59% of the households in Athens, GA are renter-occupied while 20,139 or 41% are owner-occupied.
Athens, GA rent trends
How Athens Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Atlanta | $1,861 |
| Marietta | $1,649 |
| Columbus | $1,078 |
| Douglasville | $1,518 |
| Augusta | $1,129 |
| Lawrenceville | $1,665 |
| Stone Mountain | $1,348 |
| Lithonia | $1,476 |
| Macon | $1,095 |
| Decatur | $1,545 |
| Jonesboro | $1,349 |
| Snellville | $1,471 |
| Conyers | $1,540 |
| Duluth | $1,804 |
| Gainesville | $1,465 |
| Norcross | $1,468 |
| Alpharetta | $2,083 |
| Loganville | $1,553 |
| Cumming | $1,851 |
| Buford | $1,750 |
| Athens | $1,498 |
Most Popular Apartments in Athens
The Columns At Timothy Woods
2035 Timothy Road, Athens, GA 30606- 1 BED
- 2 BEDS
- 3 BEDS
- $1,385+
- $1,570+
- $1,750+
High Ridge Apartments
700 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606- 1 BED
- 2 BEDS
- 3 BEDS
- Ask for pricing
- $1,617+
- Ask for pricing
1287 Shoals Apartments
1287 Cedar Shoals Drive, Athens, GA 30605- 1 BED
- 2 BEDS
- 3 BEDS
- $1,368+
- $1,321+
- $1,543+
The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Athens apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.