Athens, GA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,663
1-year change
-1.0%
$-16/mo
5-year change
+32.0%
$403/mo
10-year change
+93.4%
$803/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Athens

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$810/mo0.0%
2016$839/mo+3.6%+3.6%
2017$898/mo+7.0%+10.9%
2018$984/mo+9.6%+21.5%
2019$1,048/mo+6.5%+29.4%
2020$1,129/mo+7.7%+39.4%
2021$1,250/mo+10.7%+54.3%
2022$1,397/mo+11.8%+72.5%
2023$1,566/mo+12.1%+93.3%
2024$1,635/mo+4.4%+101.9%
2025$1,676/mo+2.5%+106.9%
2026$1,713/mo+2.2%+111.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Athens changed since 2015?

Median rent in Athens, GA was $787 in 2015-01 and is $1,663 as of 2026-06 — a change of $876 per month over 11 years.

How much has Athens rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Athens, GA has changed +32.0% ($403 per month). The current median is $1,663.

What has rent in Athens done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Athens, GA has changed +93.4% ($803 per month). It is now $1,663.

Is rent in Athens going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Athens, GA has decreased -1.0% ($-16/mo). Current median: $1,663.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.