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Rent in Athens, AL: Prices & Apartments for Rent

As of October 17, 2026, the median asking rent for a 2-bedroom in Athens, AL is $1,250/month, based on 25 active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. 3+ bedroom: $1,850 (88 listings).

That is 26% above the Alabama 2-bedroom median of about $995. Nearby, the 2-bedroom median ranges from $900 in Decatur to $1,750 in Spring Hill.

Updated · 197 listings. Prices are advertised asking rents; check availability on the original listing. How we calculate

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Median rent in Athens

From listings with a single price and a single bedroom count. Fewer than 20 such listings and we leave the figure out.

Studio
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1 listing
1 bedroom
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12 listings
2 bedrooms
$1,250
25 listings
3+ bedrooms
$1,850
88 listings

Rentals in Athens

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Renting in Athens: common questions

How many rentals are available in Athens, AL?
197 rentals are listed in Athens, AL on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving as of October 17, 2026, after removing listings that appear on more than one site.
How are these rent prices calculated?
We collect active listings from Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving, remove duplicates across sites, and take the median of asking rents for listings with one price and one bedroom count. If fewer than 20 listings qualify for a bedroom size, we leave that figure out. Read the full methodology
How much income do I need to rent in Athens, AL?
Many landlords ask for gross income of at least 3 times the monthly rent. For a median 2-bedroom at $1,250/month, that is about $3,750 a month, or $45,000 a year.
What is the cheapest city near Athens, AL to rent in?
Among nearby cities we track, Decatur, AL has the lowest median 2-bedroom rent at $900/month, $350 less than Athens.

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