Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Athens, GA (141 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Athens that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Athens, GA

There are currently 1297 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Athens, GA area.The three Athens neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are North Athens, East Athens, and Normaltown. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Athens Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
North Athens4/4407$16,607
East Athens4/4380$16,607
Normaltown4/4340$2,610
The Circles4/4335$2,610
Westside Athens4/4316$15,621
Cobbham4/4305$2,610
Baxter4/4304$15,621
Eastside Athens4/4295$16,607
Milledge4/4290$2,610
Pulaski Heights4/4263$16,607

Pet Friendliest Athens Apartments for Rent

The Athens Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is 755 Broad Apartments in the Downtown Athens neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. The Lodge of Athens in the Northeast Athens neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
755 Broad Apartments4/4Downtown Athens$1,560
The Lodge of Athens4/4Northeast Athens$695
Grand Preserve3.8/4Westside Athens$1,605
Horizon at Tallassee3.8/4Westside Athens$1,525
Cambridge Apartments3.6/4Eastside Athens$1,045
Covey Homes Lexington3.6/4East Athens$1,699
The Summit of Athens3.4/4Eastside Athens$1,600
Parkside Cottages3.4/4Eastside Athens$1,325
Athens Highlands3.2/4Northeast Athens$1,200
1287 Shoals Apartments3.2/4Cedar Creek$1,175

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Athens, GA

The lowest priced Athens apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1BR/1 Bath 1 Bed Model at The Oaks - Athens in the Eastside Athens neighborhood starting from $850. The second cheapest Athens Pet Friendly apartment is the The Lynnfield Model at Cambridge Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,045 in the Eastside Athens neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Athens apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Oaks - Athens1BR/1 Bath$850
Cambridge ApartmentsThe Lynnfield$1,045
1287 Shoals ApartmentsRenovated Gardenia$1,175
Red Oak VillageTownhome$1,200
Horizon at TallasseeA$1,525
755 Broad ApartmentsB Plan$1,560
The Summit of Athens2BR Condo Flat$1,600
Grand PreserveOne Bedroom$1,605
Covey Homes LexingtonCaraway$1,699
Parkside CottagesDogwood$2,200

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Athens Overview

An artistic hub of the great state of Georgia, Athens is known as a nationally lauded college town and all-around fantastic place to call home. Located in the desirable northeastern end of the state, this popular city has been on the rise for years.

Why live in Athens, GA?

Known the world over for its diversity and welcoming spirit, it should come as little surprise that Athens apartments are in demand. From the array of higher learning institutions that call the area home to the wide assortment of amenities and on-the-move job market, this idyllic slice of Georgia living is truly one of a kind.

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Getting Around Athens, GA

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Athens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Athens?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Athens is at Arches On The Lake Student Living listed at $515.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Athens Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Athens is $1,534.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Athens Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Athens is a 2,640 square feet unit starting from $1,160 at Highland Park.

What is the average size for Athens Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Athens is currently at 858 sq ft.

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