Average Rent in Athens-Clarke County, GA

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Current Versus Historical Athens-Clarke County, GA Rents

Athens-Clarke County rentals average $1,250 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,548 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $41 (7.83%) year-over-year from $519 to $560. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (20.97%) year-over-year from $1,033 to $1,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $13 (-0.88%) year-over-year from $1,425 to $1,413. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $70 (-3.65%) year-over-year from $1,920 to $1,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $93 (3.69%) year-over-year from $2,508 to $2,600. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.80% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.19% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.09% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.57	$1,250	$1,033 (20.97%)	$892 (40.19%)
2 BR	$1.35	$1,413	$1,425 (-0.88%)	$1,068 (32.22%)
3 BR	$1.47	$1,850	$1,920 (-3.65%)	$1,738 (6.42%)
4+ BR	$1.21	$2,600	$2,508 (3.69%)	$2,150 (20.93%)

Historical Rents in Athens-Clarke County, GA

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Top Cities Near Athens-Clarke County

Let's compare Athens-Clarke County, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.

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Top Neighborhoods Near Athens-Clarke County

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Top Counties Near Athens-Clarke County

Some of these counties include Clarke, GA, Walton, GA, and Barrow, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,986. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Clarke, GA. It's average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,250, Jackson, GA is the most expensive county by Athens-Clarke County, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Athens-Clarke County, GA is 50.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Athens-Clarke County, GA is 6.59% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Clarke, GA	N/A	$1,250	$1,480	$1,800
Walton, GA	N/A	$1,350	$1,848	$1,973
Barrow, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,350	$2,000
Jackson, GA	N/A	N/A	$1,675	$2,250

Top Zipcodes Near Athens-Clarke County

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

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Frequently Asked Questions - Athens-Clarke County Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Athens-Clarke County, GA?

The average monthly rental price for Athens-Clarke County, GA apartments for rent is approximately $1,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Athens-Clarke County, GA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Athens-Clarke County, GA.

How much is a studio apartment in Athens-Clarke County, GA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Athens-Clarke County.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Athens-Clarke County, GA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $1.57. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Athens-Clarke County.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Athens-Clarke County, GA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,480 and an average price per square feet of $1.35. There are a total of 27 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Athens-Clarke County.

How have rent prices in Athens-Clarke County, GA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Athens-Clarke County, GA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Athens-Clarke County, GA?

A reasonable rent price in Athens-Clarke County, GA is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.