Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Athens, GA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 33.8% of gross income.
Athens rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).
About rent and a licensed practical nurse salary
LPN pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. At the national-average LPN salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,520 a month in rent. The per-city pages show which markets stay in range.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Georgia cities have lower median rent than Athens, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
Compare with full rent data for Athens
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Athens, GA?
Median rent in Athens is $1,629 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Georgia earns about $57,751 a year, which makes that rent 33.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Athens?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Georgia (~$57,751/yr) supports up to $1,444 a month in rent. Athens's current median rent is $1,629/mo, which is $185/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Athens?
At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Georgia works roughly 58.7 hours a month to cover Athens's median rent of $1,629.
Where is rent cheaper than Athens for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Riverdale ($1,628/mo), Canton ($1,627/mo), Stone Mountain ($1,627/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.