Grand Preserve
355 The Preserve Dr,
Athens, GA 30606
1-3 Beds | $1,595 - $1,970
Rental Market Trends in Athens, GA
What is the average rent in Athens, GA?
$1,167/month
Average Rent
720 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.8%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Athens, GA is $1,167 per month. This is 25% lower than the national average rent of $1,554/month, making renting in Athens more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Athens, you can expect to pay about $954 per month for a studio, $1,167 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,393 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,634 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Athens, GA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.8%, which averages out to $20 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Athens, GA
Last Updated January 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
30%
$700 - $1,000/month
46%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
19%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Athens?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Athens, Pulaski Heights and Five Points are the most expensive neighborhoods in Athens.
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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Which Athens neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Athens with the most apartments available are North Athens, Downtown Athens and Westside Athens .
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Athens, GA?
Because the average rent in Athens is $1,167, you’ll want to make about $3,890 per month or $46,680 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Athens, GA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Athens, GA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$844/month
-
One Bedroom
$856/month
$1,363/month
Two Bedroom
$967/month
$1,440/month
Three Bedroom
$1,218/month
$1,819/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.