Athens, TX rental market

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Last updated September 23, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Athens, TX is $1,455.

Average rent

$1,455

Month-over-month change

+$30

Year-over-year change

+$293

Available rentals

30

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $875 to $4,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8001
$9004
$1,1005
$1,2001
$1,3003
$1,4008
$1,5002
$1,6001
$1,9002
$2,1001
$2,2005
$2,3003
$4,4001
$4,500+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $293 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,475$1,200
Feb$1,450$1,495
Mar$1,400$1,154
Apr$1,675$1,154
May$1,600$1,428
Jun$1,640$1,325
Jul$1,750$1,350
Aug$1,400$1,425
Sep$1,190$1,425
Oct$1,176No data
Nov$1,186No data
Dec$1,176No data

Market temperature

The Athens, TX rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Athens, TX is 29% lower than the national average.

Athens, TXvs.

$1,455

$2,050

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Athens, TX?

The average rent in Athens, TX is $1,455.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Athens, TX?

Houses in Athens, TX rent between $875 - $4,500 with an average rent of $1,455.

3. How has the rent in Athens, TX changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Athens, TX increased by $293

4. How much has the rent in Athens, TX increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Athens, TX increased by $30

5. How many available rentals are there in Athens, TX?

There are currently 30 rentals available in Athens, TX.

6. How do rent prices in Athens, TX compare with the national average?

The average rent in Athens, TX is $1,455 — 29.02% lower the national average of $2,050.