Can A Pharmacist Afford Rent in Athens, GA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 15.8% of gross income.
Athens rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Georgia state estimate).
About rent and a pharmacist salary
Pharmacist pay covers comfortable rent in nearly every US city. At the national-average pharmacist salary, the 30% rule supports about $3,319 a month in rent — above median rent in all but a handful of high-cost coastal metros.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Georgia cities have lower median rent than Athens, which improves the affordability math on a pharmacist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Athens
View full rent data for Athens, GA →Frequently asked questions
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Athens, GA?
Median rent in Athens is $1,663 a month. A typical pharmacist in Georgia earns about $126,113 a year, which makes that rent 15.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a pharmacist afford in Athens?
Using the 30% rule, a pharmacist salary in Georgia (~$126,113/yr) supports up to $3,153 a month in rent. Athens's current median rent is $1,663/mo, which leaves a $1,490/mo buffer.
How many hours does a pharmacist work to cover rent in Athens?
At an hourly equivalent of about $61 an hour, a pharmacist in Georgia works roughly 27.4 hours a month to cover Athens's median rent of $1,663.
Where is rent cheaper than Athens for a pharmacist?
Nearby Georgia cities with lower median rent include Dunwoody ($1,662/mo), Conyers ($1,662/mo), Hinesville ($1,662/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a pharmacist salary.