Rent in Athens, GA
Across Athens's 9 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,285 a month, with figures from $909–$1,310. The highest typical rent is in 30601 ($1,310) and the lowest in 30607 ($909). 4 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 5 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Clarke County pay about 0.87% 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 | $1,097 | $913–$1,161 | 9 |
| 1 bed | $1,103 | $877–$1,103 | 9 |
| 2 beds | $1,285 | $909–$1,310 | 9 |
| 3 beds | $1,610 | $1,241–$1,610 | 9 |
| 4 beds | $1,689 | $1,169–$2,066 | 9 |
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, GA?
- About $1,285 a month: the median of the typical rents in 9 ZIP codes, which range from $909–$1,310. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Athens, GA?
- About $1,103 a month: the median of the typical rents in 9 ZIP codes, which range from $877–$1,103. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Athens, GA?
- About $1,610 a month: the median of the typical rents in 9 ZIP codes, which range from $1,241–$1,610. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Athens, GA?
- About $1,097 a month: the median of the typical rents in 9 ZIP codes, which range from $913–$1,161. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Athens, GA?
- About $1,689 a month: the median of the typical rents in 9 ZIP codes, which range from $1,169–$2,066. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Athens ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 30601 has the highest typical rent at $1,310 a month, and 30607 the lowest at $909.
- What is the property tax rate in Athens, GA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Clarke County pay a typical 0.87% 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).