Athens, TX rental market

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Last updated June 26, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Athens, TX is $1,359.

Average rent

$1,359

Month-over-month change

-$37

Year-over-year change

-$49

Available rentals

17

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $898 to $4,500.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,0001
$1,1002
$1,2002
$1,3005
$1,4001
$1,5002
$1,6002
$1,7002
$2,1001
$4,4001
$4,500+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $49 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,200$1,399
Feb$1,495$1,423
Mar$1,154$1,405
Apr$1,154$1,399
May$1,428$1,425
Jun$1,325$1,399
Jul$1,350No data
Aug$1,425No data
Sep$1,425No data
Oct$1,464No data
Nov$1,400No data
Dec$1,350No data

Market temperature

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

hot

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Athens, TX is 32% lower than the national average.

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$1,359

$2,013

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Athens, TX is $1,359.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Athens, TX?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Athens, TX is $1,031 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Athens, TX?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Athens, TX is $1,127 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Athens, TX?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Athens, TX is $1,350 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Athens, TX?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Athens, TX is $1,500 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Athens, TX?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Athens, TX is $4,500 per month.

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

Houses in Athens, TX rent between $898 - $4,500 with an average rent of $1,359.

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

In the last year, the rent in Athens, TX decreased by $49

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

In the last month, the rent in Athens, TX decreased by $37

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

There are currently 17 rentals available in Athens, TX.

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

The average rent in Athens, TX is $1,359 — 32.49% lower the national average of $2,013.

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