Horizon at Tallassee
888 Horizon Boulevard,
Athens, GA 30606
1-3 Beds | $1,525 - $2,650
Rental Market Trends in Athens, GA
What is the average rent in Athens, GA?
$1,154/month
Average Rent
720 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Athens, GA is $1,154 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,557/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 $977 per month for a studio, $1,154 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,399 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,613 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Athens, GA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.4%, which averages out to $28 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 February 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Athens, GA
Last Updated February 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
29%
$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 affordable neighborhoods in Athens?
Based on current rent prices, Normaltown, Baxter and Beechwood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Athens.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Athens?
Based on current rent prices, Athens/Gainesville, Downtown Athens and Pulaski Heights are the most expensive neighborhoods in Athens.
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Which Athens neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Athens with the most apartments available are North Athens, Westside Athens and Downtown Athens .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Athens, GA?
Because the average rent in Athens is $1,154, you’ll want to make about $3,846 per month or $46,152 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.
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 $977 - $1,613. You can expect to pay 0.4% more for groceries, 10.2% less for utilities, and 5.6% less for transportation.
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
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One Bedroom
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$1,573/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,661/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,968/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.