What is the average apartment size in Athens?

The average size for a Athens, AL apartment is 1,043 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Athens?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Athens is $1,241 per month, a 0.24% decrease from last years average of $1,244.

What is the average apartment size in Athens?

The typical apartment in Athens offers about 1,043 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Athens?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Athens include Park Place ($1,056/month), Elm Hill Apartments ($1,062/month), and Indian Trace ($1,527/month), all below the citywide average of $1,241.

Athens, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Athens?

The typical rent budget in Athens ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 56% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Athens?

In Athens, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Athens is $1,241, a 0.24% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,244.

One-bedroom apartments provide 738 square feet for $1,051, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,239 offer 1,093 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,503 sq ft) for $1,619, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Athens, AL

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,241	1,043 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,051	738 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,239	1,093 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,619	1,503 sq. ft.

Athens, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Athens, AL have decreased by 0.24% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,244 to $1,241.

What's the typical rent budget in Athens, AL?

The largest share of rentals in Athens, AL (56%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Athens, AL?

4,101 or 37% of the households in Athens, AL are renter-occupied while 7,065 or 63% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Athens?

Park Place $1,056/month

Elm Hill Apartments $1,062/month

Indian Trace $1,527/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,241/month.

Average Rent in Athens, AL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Indian Trace	$1,527
Elm Hill Apartments	$1,062
Park Place	$1,056

Athens | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Elm Hill Apartments is 30% lower than in Indian Trace

$1,062

Elm Hill Apartments rent is 14% lower than Athens average

Average Rent $1,062

$1,527

Indian Trace rent is 23% higher than Athens average

Average Rent $1,527

How Athens Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Athens	$1,241
Birmingham	$1,362
Huntsville	$1,251
Madison	$1,347
Mobile	$1,167
Bessemer	$1,004
Montgomery	$1,094
Tuscaloosa	$1,485
Hoover	$1,287
Vestavia Hills	$1,538
Auburn	$1,874
Arab, AL	$754
Decatur	$951
Hartselle, AL	$653

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Athens apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.