Rent in Athens, AL
Across Athens's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $867 a month, with figures from $714–$1,341. The highest typical rent is in 35612 ($1,341) and the lowest in 35614 ($714). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Limestone County pay about 0.32% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,119 | $1,119 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $1,177 | $608–$1,177 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $867 | $714–$1,341 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $1,310 | $942–$1,735 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $2,241 | $1,392–$2,241 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Athens ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Athens, AL?
- About $867 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $714–$1,341. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Athens, AL?
- About $1,177 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $608–$1,177. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Athens, AL?
- About $1,310 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $942–$1,735. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Athens, AL?
- About $1,119 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,119. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Athens, AL?
- About $2,241 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,392–$2,241. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Athens ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 35612 has the highest typical rent at $1,341 a month, and 35614 the lowest at $714.
- What is the property tax rate in Athens, AL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Limestone County pay a typical 0.32% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Athens rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).