Houses for Rent Under- $1,200 in Athens, GA

1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,000

1660 Old Epps Bridge Rd

1660 Old Epps Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,050

215 Barnett Shoals Rd

215 Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA 30605
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,000

1660 Old Epps Bridge Rd

1660 Old Epps Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,050

215 Barnett Shoals Rd

215 Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA 30605
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$850

727 W Vincent Dr

727 W Vincent Dr, Athens, GA 30607
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$850

727 W Vincent Dr

727 W Vincent Dr, Athens, GA 30607
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,200

185 Springtree Rd

185 Springtree Rd, Athens, GA 30605
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,100

2 bed 2 bath on East side Athens!

247 Hilltop Rd, Athens, GA 30605
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,100

1 bed 1 bath off W. Broad St

36 Holman Ave, Athens, GA 30606
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,050

Studio Apartment Near 5 Points

655 E Campus Rd, Athens, GA 30605
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,200

Two Bedroom Duplex

142 Christy Ct, Athens, GA 30605
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,200

Two bedroom duplex on Eastside

232 Laurie Dr, Athens, GA 30605
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,100

One Bedroom Off Of Chase Street

565 Nantahala Ave, Athens, GA 30601
1 BED, 1 BATH

$925

One Bedroom Apartment

350 Satula Ave, Athens, GA 30601
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$1,150

207 Highland Park Dr

207 Highland Park Dr, Athens, GA 30605
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,125

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4102 US-29, Colbert, GA 30628
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$1,200

296 S Burson Ave

296 S Burson Ave, Bogart, GA 30622
3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$1,200

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665 Piedmont Rd, Hull, GA 30646

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Athens at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,163

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Athens, GA Houses for Rent

Athens is the proud home to the University of Georgia and is known for being a hip college town with a beautiful campus and a vibrant nightlife scene. A unique collection of restaurants, coffee shops, bars, music venues, stylish boutiques, and art galleries line the pedestrian- and bike-friendly streets of Downtown Athens. Athens is abundantly pet friendly with a big focus on college football at Sanford Stadium where you’ll hear “Go Dawgs!” more times than you can count. Dating back to the mid-1700s, there are many historic sites in Athens, including the UGA campus which was founded in 1785. Apartments, condos, houses, and townhomes in Athens are very affordable, catering to the large student population.

Why Athens?

Athens is a hip college town, home to the University of Georgia.
Football games at the home of the Bulldogs — UGA’s Sanford Stadium.
Nightlife! Athens contains nearly 100 bars, several hotels, and dance clubs.
A walkable downtown with unique shops, restaurants, cafes, and nightclubs.
Home to such bands as R.E.M. and the B-52s, Athens is a music hotspot.
A wide variety of art studios, galleries, museums, theaters, and historic sites.

Renting in Athens

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
1 Bedroom 719 Sq Ft $1,163 / mo
2 Bedrooms 1,016 Sq Ft $1,393 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,344 Sq Ft $1,653 / mo
4 Bedrooms 1,408 Sq Ft $2,020 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Athens

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
South Lumpkin 456 Sq Ft $848/mo
Riverbend 456 Sq Ft $848/mo
Baxter 621 Sq Ft $870/mo
Northeast Athens 776 Sq Ft $1,045/mo
Normaltown 875 Sq Ft $1,139/mo
Beechwood 678 Sq Ft $1,143/mo
Cedar Creek 871 Sq Ft $1,216/mo
Epps Bridge 729 Sq Ft $1,281/mo
Westside Athens 751 Sq Ft $1,296/mo
Milledge 673 Sq Ft $1,383/mo

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Getting Around Athens

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Car-Dependent

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

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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.

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Education

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University of Georgia

Public University

Piedmont College, Athens Athens Campus

Private University

Athens Technical College

Public University

Clarke Central High School

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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,836 Students

Cedar Shoals High School

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Public | Grades 9- 12 | 1,443 Students

Classic City High School

Public | Grades 9- 12 | 24 Students

Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School

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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 728 Students

Clarke Middle School

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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 708 Students

Hilsman Middle School

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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 628 Students

Coile Middle School

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Public | Grades 6- 8 | 635 Students

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Getting Around Athens

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