Athens, AL rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Athens, AL is $1,745.
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $750 to $2,595.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 2 |
| $800 | 3 |
| $900 | 11 |
| $1,000 | 7 |
| $1,100 | 6 |
| $1,200 | 5 |
| $1,300 | 5 |
| $1,400 | 16 |
| $1,500 | 14 |
| $1,600 | 14 |
| $1,700 | 26 |
| $1,800 | 20 |
| $1,900 | 13 |
| $2,000 | 10 |
| $2,100 | 8 |
| $2,200 | 5 |
| $2,300 | 5 |
| $2,500+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $50 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,850 | $1,625 |
| Feb | $1,884 | $1,595 |
| Mar | $1,895 | $1,650 |
| Apr | $1,879 | $1,670 |
| May | $1,842 | $1,650 |
| Jun | $1,850 | $1,645 |
| Jul | $1,800 | $1,700 |
| Aug | $1,652 | $1,750 |
| Sep | $1,675 | No data |
| Oct | $1,676 | No data |
| Nov | $1,650 | No data |
| Dec | $1,695 | No data |
Market temperature
The Athens, AL rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Athens, AL is 17% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Athens, AL?
The average rent in Athens, AL is $1,745.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Athens, AL?
Houses in Athens, AL rent between $750 - $2,595 with an average rent of $1,745.
3. How has the rent in Athens, AL changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Athens, AL increased by $50
4. How much has the rent in Athens, AL increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Athens, AL increased by $50
5. How many available rentals are there in Athens, AL?
There are currently 147 rentals available in Athens, AL.
6. How do rent prices in Athens, AL compare with the national average?
The average rent in Athens, AL is $1,745 — 16.9% lower the national average of $2,100.