Average Rent in Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA

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Current Versus Historical Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA Rents

Athens rentals average $1,200 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,650, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,100 to $1,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-1.37%) year-over-year from $1,217 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (1.30%) year-over-year from $1,283 to $1,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $233 (-10.94%) year-over-year from $2,133 to $1,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $382 (-13.97%) year-over-year from $2,732 to $2,350. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.50% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.46% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.57% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.22% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$19.73	$1,200	$1,217 (-1.37%)	$957 (25.44%)
2 BR	$16.65	$1,300	$1,283 (1.30%)	$1,354 (-4.00%)
3 BR	$15.00	$1,900	$2,133 (-10.94%)	$1,817 (4.59%)
4+ BR	$16.34	$2,350	$2,732 (-13.97%)	$2,342 (0.36%)

Historical Rents in Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA

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Top Cities Near Athens

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Athens. The average rent in Athens is currently $1,600 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Athens-Clarke County, GA, with an average rent of $1,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA is Athens-Clarke County, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $1,600 per month.

Let's compare Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA are about 1.01% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Athens-Clarke County, GA	N/A	$1,200	$1,225	$1,600

Top Neighborhoods Near Athens

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Athens

There are a total of 4 counties located by Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA. Some of these counties include Clarke, GA, Walton, GA, and Barrow, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,937. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Clarke, GA. Its average rent per month is $1,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,200, Jackson, GA is the most expensive county by Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA is 7.29% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA is 14.14% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Clarke, GA	N/A	$1,200	$1,225	$1,600
Walton, GA	N/A	$1,025	$1,400	$1,875
Barrow, GA	N/A	$1,288	$1,425	$1,999
Jackson, GA	$800	N/A	$1,900	$2,200

Top Zipcodes Near Athens

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,975.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA is $1,100 per month. Or in other words, $19 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,425 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 3 zipcodes in Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
30605, Athens-Clarke County, GA	N/A	$1,100	$1,600	$1,763
30680, Winder, GA	N/A	$1,000	$1,425	$1,975
30019, Dacula, GA	N/A	$1,500	N/A	$2,600

Frequently Asked Questions - Athens Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA?

The average monthly rental price for Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA apartments for rent is approximately $1,650. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $19.73. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Athens.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,238 and an average price per square feet of $16.65. There are a total of 60 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Athens.

How have rent prices in Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA?

A reasonable rent price in Athens, Athens-Clarke County, GA is around $1,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.