Athens, AL rental market
What is the average rent in Athens, AL?
Last updated June 22, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Athens, AL is $1,750.
Average rent
$1,750
Month-over-month change
+$5
Year-over-year change
+$55
Available rentals
151
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $500 to $3,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 1 |
| $600 | 2 |
| $700 | 3 |
| $800 | 3 |
| $900 | 10 |
| $1,000 | 9 |
| $1,100 | 7 |
| $1,200 | 11 |
| $1,300 | 12 |
| $1,400 | 7 |
| $1,500 | 11 |
| $1,600 | 11 |
| $1,700 | 16 |
| $1,800 | 17 |
| $1,900 | 19 |
| $2,000 | 18 |
| $2,100 | 14 |
| $2,200 | 5 |
| $2,300 | 4 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 3 |
| $2,600 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 4 |
| $2,900 | 5 |
| $3,000+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $55 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,625 | $1,650 |
| Feb | $1,595 | $1,595 |
| Mar | $1,650 | $1,645 |
| Apr | $1,670 | $1,550 |
| May | $1,650 | $1,619 |
| Jun | $1,645 | $1,675 |
| Jul | $1,700 | No data |
| Aug | $1,750 | No data |
| Sep | $1,700 | No data |
| Oct | $1,695 | No data |
| Nov | $1,695 | No data |
| Dec | $1,695 | No data |
Market temperature
The Athens, AL 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Athens, AL is 13% lower than the national average.
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