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Bethlehem, GA

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Small-town charm in a scenic locale

Rural Suburban Scenic Lush Growing Active

Known as “the little town under the star,” Bethlehem is a scenic town situated about 24 miles west of Athens and 49 miles northeast of Atlanta. Bethlehem is a predominantly residential community, offering residents a peaceful environment to come home to along lush, tree-dense avenues.

In addition to its quiet neighborhoods, Bethlehem is home to a growing number of shops and restaurants along Christmas Avenue. Bethlehem is also convenient to the expansive Fort Yargo State Park, complete with a 260-acre lake, trails, yurts, and campsites for visitors to enjoy.

An array of festivals and events bring the close-knit Bethlehem community together on a regular basis, including the popular Bethlehem Star Festival. Commuting and traveling from Bethlehem is simple with access to U.S. 29.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Bethlehem, GA is $1,431 for one bedroom, $1,617 for two bedrooms, and $2,020 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bethlehem has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,431/month
751 Sq Ft
House
$2,708/month
2,619 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,942/month
1,809 Sq Ft
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Transportation

21

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

25

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

Bethlehem Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

850 Students

4
out of 10

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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.