Flat Creek Apartments
2969 FM 2495,
Athens, TX 75752
$1,000 - $1,525 | 1-2 Beds
Athens
Athens, TX
Area Guide
Savor small-town delights near Dallas and Tyler
Suburban
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Scenic
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Diverse
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Welcoming
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Affordable
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Walkable
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Laidback
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Historic
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Family-Friendly
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Convenient
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Situated between Dallas and Tyler in Henderson County, Athens is the self-proclaimed “Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World” for its historically large production of black-eyed peas. Athens is also known as “The Home of the Original Hamburger.”
With such a colorful history, Athens embraces its past while moving towards the future with a variety of special events like the Black-Eyed Pea Jamboree, Uncle Fletch Davis Hamburger Festival, and the annual Texas Fiddlers Contest and Reunion.
Athens offers residents the charm of a small town with convenience to the amenities of a larger city. Downtown Athens is teeming with eclectic shops and galleries in addition to a craft brewery and a history museum. Athens also hosts a seasonal Farmer’s Market.
Athens contains plenty of family-friendly destinations like the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society, and Athens Scuba Park. Multiple wineries and vineyards are convenient to Athens as well as several lakes and reservoirs.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Athens, TX is $778 for a studio, $912 for one bedroom, $1,146 for two bedrooms, and $1,169 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Athens has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$912/month
578 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Athens, TX is 8.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Athens is 27.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $778 - $1,169. You can expect to pay 4.6% less for groceries, 1.0% more for utilities, and 19.7% more for transportation.
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Transportation
28
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
30
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
Public
Grades PK-5
453 Students
4
South Athens Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
449 Students
4
Public
Grades PK-5
587 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-8
682 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
928 Students
4
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- East Texas Arboretum & Botanical Society
- Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Airports
- Tyler Pounds Regional
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Methodology
† 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.