Grand Preserve
355 The Preserve Dr,
Athens, GA 30606
$1,595 - $1,970 | 1-3 Beds
Athens
Athens, GA
Area Guide
The proud home to the University of Georgia
College Town
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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 March 2025, the average apartment rent in Athens, GA is $974 for a studio, $1,153 for one bedroom, $1,381 for two bedrooms, and $1,623 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Athens has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,153/month
720 Sq Ft
House
$2,248/month
1,372 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,674/month
1,063 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,825/month
1,324 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Athens, GA is 3.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Athens is 6.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $974 - $1,623. You can expect to pay 0.4% more for groceries, 10.2% less for utilities, and 5.6% less for transportation.
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Transportation
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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
South Jackson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
676 Students
6
Public
Grades PK-5
536 Students
6
Public
Grades PK-5
452 Students
5
Whitehead Road Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
691 Students
4
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
728 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
708 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
628 Students
4
Public
Grades 6-8
635 Students
2
Public
Grades 9-12
1,836 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
1,443 Students
2
Public
Grades 9-12
24 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Georgia River Network
- Trial Gardens at UGA
- University of Georgia Observatory
- Georgia Museum of Natural History
- Bear Hollow Zoo
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.