Average Rent in Athens-Clarke County, GA

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Current Versus Historical Athens-Clarke County, GA Rents

Athens-Clarke County rentals average $1,035 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,650, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $560 to $560. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $36 (3.59%) year-over-year from $999 to $1,035. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (3.07%) year-over-year from $1,358 to $1,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $192 (-9.62%) year-over-year from $1,992 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,600 to $2,600. 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 down by 5.12% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.29% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.14% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.41% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$28.92	$1,035	$999 (3.59%)	$1,050 (-1.43%)
2 BR	$16.19	$1,400	$1,358 (3.07%)	$1,325 (5.66%)
3 BR	$15.17	$1,800	$1,992 (-9.62%)	$1,854 (-2.92%)
4+ BR	$14.95	$2,600	$2,600 (0.00%)	$2,517 (3.31%)

Historical Rents in Athens-Clarke County, GA

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Top Cities Near Athens-Clarke County

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Athens-Clarke County. The average rent in Athens-Clarke County is currently $2,000 per month. Our records show that Gainesville, GA, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Athens-Clarke County, GA is Gainesville, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,000 per month.

Let's compare Athens-Clarke County, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 30.43% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Athens-Clarke County, GA are about 21.93% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.72% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Athens-Clarke County, GA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gainesville, GA	N/A	$1,350	$1,738	$2,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Athens-Clarke County

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Athens-Clarke County

There are a total of 4 counties located by 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 $2,025. That's roughly around $15 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 $1,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,300, Jackson, GA is the most expensive county by Athens-Clarke County, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Athens-Clarke County, GA is 23.48% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Athens-Clarke County, GA is 1.75% 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	$1,035	$1,425	$1,650
Walton, GA	N/A	$1,300	$1,475	$1,900
Barrow, GA	N/A	$1,256	$1,395	$2,150
Jackson, GA	$800	$1,500	$1,900	$2,300

Top Zipcodes Near Athens-Clarke County

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Athens-Clarke County, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,234.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Athens-Clarke County, GA is $1,356 per month. Or in other words, $31 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $775 per month. Which comes out to $9 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in 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	$1,013	$1,550	$1,773
30019, Dacula, GA	N/A	$1,700	N/A	$2,695

Frequently Asked Questions - Athens-Clarke County Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for 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-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-Clarke County, GA.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,035 and an average price per square feet of $28.92. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Athens-Clarke County.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,425 and an average price per square feet of $16.19. There are a total of 58 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Athens-Clarke County.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Athens-Clarke County, GA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10% year-over-year.

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

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