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Athens, GA

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The proud home to the University of Georgia

College Town Bike-Friendly Breweries Nightlife Walkable Affordable

The quintessential college town of Athens, Georgia is all about the Dawgs! Home to the University of Georgia, Athens bleeds red and black. Because the city is so student-friendly, it ranks amongst the most affordable cities in the country, and is considered one of the top college towns and best craft beer cities, according to Fortune Magazine.

Athens features the university’s beautiful campus, stunning architecture, historic monuments, and a close-knit community of students and faculty. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, the UGA Arboretum, the Georgia Museum of Art, and the one-and-only Sanford Stadium. Athens’ thriving downtown district is home to some of the best restaurants, bars, specialty shops, and boutiques in the state, like the famous Mama’s Boy off Oak Street. Whether you’re interested in sports, live music, modern art, literary history, craft beer, or top-notch cuisine, this historic city has you covered.

Craft beer is on the rise nationwide, but Athens helped start the trend in Georgia. Home to Creature Comforts, Terrapin Beer Co, Normaltown Brewing Co, Akademia Brewing Company, and the Southern Brewing Company, there’s no shortage of craft beer, live music, and good times for Athens residents. Although Athens is known for being a hip college town, you don’t have to be a student or faculty member to enjoy this lively city. City parks, supermarkets, shopping malls, public schools, golf courses, and cozy residential streets are beloved by Athens’ community.

Explore the City

This one-of-a-kind double barreled cannon dates back to 1863 and the Civil War

The Athens-Clarke County City Hall was built in 1845

A lively mural painted during AthFest, a popular art and music festival

The Downtown Athens shopping district

Statue of Ben T. Epps, Georgia's First Aviator

Cross Broad Street and step back in time

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Athens, GA is $980 for a studio, $1,138 for one bedroom, $1,389 for two bedrooms, and $1,659 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Athens has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,138/month
707 Sq Ft
House
$2,290/month
1,450 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,546/month
966 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,725/month
1,245 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Athens, GA

Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Chase Street Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

492 Students

7
out of 10

South Jackson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

676 Students

6
out of 10

Timothy Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

536 Students

6
out of 10

Barrow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

452 Students

5
out of 10

Whitehead Road Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

691 Students

4
out of 10

Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

728 Students

6
out of 10

Clarke Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

708 Students

5
out of 10

Hilsman Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

628 Students

4
out of 10

Coile Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

635 Students

2
out of 10

Clarke Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,836 Students

4
out of 10

Cedar Shoals High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,443 Students

2
out of 10

Classic City High School

Public

Grades 9-12

24 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Georgia River Network
  • Trial Gardens at UGA
  • University of Georgia Observatory
  • Georgia Museum of Natural History
  • Bear Hollow Zoo

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