Rent in Athens, TX
Across Athens's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,032 a month, with figures from $999–$1,114. The highest typical rent is in 75751 ($1,064) and the lowest in 75752 ($999). Owner-occupied homes in Henderson County pay about 0.94% 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 | $822 | $822 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $842 | $773–$910 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,032 | $999–$1,114 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,336 | $1,159–$1,513 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,533 | $1,418–$1,648 | 2 |
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, TX?
- About $1,032 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $999–$1,114. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Athens, TX?
- About $842 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $773–$910. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Athens, TX?
- About $1,336 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,159–$1,513. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Athens, TX?
- About $822 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $822. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Athens, TX?
- About $1,533 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,418–$1,648. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Athens ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 75751 has the highest typical rent at $1,064 a month, and 75752 the lowest at $999.
- What is the property tax rate in Athens, TX?
- Owner-occupied homes in Henderson County pay a typical 0.94% 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).