UGA condo rentals in Athens: current listings and prices

Condos sit in a sweet spot for a lot of renters, with more space than a typical apartment and often a single owner you can talk to directly. This roundup of UGA condo rentals in Athens pulls three condo listings from our current Athens listings, plus two other places that are open now.

Timing matters this month. It's early November, so spring-semester subleases are being posted, January move-ins need to be lined up before break, and some owners are already advertising for next August. You'll see all three of those in the list below.

Begin your search at Off-Campus Universe, where you can browse current listings near Athens.

490 S Barnett Shoals Rd Unit 507, Athens, GA 30605, USA is a four-bedroom, four-bath condo at $3,200/month on a year lease, listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus. It's being shown well ahead for "Aug 2027-July 2028", so it's one for next fall's planning. The field says unfurnished while the description mentions some furniture in the living area, so confirm what stays; the listing also says each bedroom has its own bathroom and the clubhouse has a fitness center.

118 Ruth Dr rents private rooms in a furnished four-bedroom, three-bath condo for $900/month, listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus. Timing is listed as "September to august" on an 11-month lease with an option to renew. The listing says each room has its own entry code and that one room is already taken, so ask which rooms are still open.

Woodstone Condo is a furnished two-bedroom, two-bath condo at $1,500/month on a year lease, listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus. The timing field simply says "Open". The listing says it's on the UGA bus line, which is worth confirming for the route you'd use.

Arches on the lake is a sublease in an apartment, not a condo, at $555/month starting 11/1/2026, listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus. It's furnished, and the listing says Wi-Fi and water are included. Since that start date has just passed, confirm the current move-in date with the lister.

2 Bed Spaces Available for Sublease – Hu is another apartment sublease, at $1,800/month starting 10/24/2026 and listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus. The title and the bed count in the fields don't match, so confirm the layout and whether the price covers one space or two. The listing mentions a rooftop pool, gym, study lounges and elevator access.

What the Athens condo market looks like this fall

The three condos above show how different this housing type can be. One is a large four-bedroom unit you'd rent as a whole, one rents individual rooms in a shared condo, and one is a smaller two-bedroom. Prices on our listings run from $900/month for a room to $3,200/month for the entire four-bedroom.

Distance is fairly close across the board. Two of the condos are listed as under 5 minutes by car from campus, and the larger four-bedroom is listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car. That puts all three within an easy drive.

If you're splitting a whole condo, the math changes quickly. A four-bedroom split four ways can land in a similar range to renting a single room elsewhere, and you get to choose who you're sharing with. The catch is that everyone has to commit to the same dates, so start that conversation early.

The two apartment subleases at the end of the list are a different kind of option. They're short-term handoffs with dates that are open now, which can be a good bridge into spring if you aren't ready to sign a full year.

It also helps to think about how you'll live day to day. A whole condo gives you control over who you share with and how the place runs, while a room in a shared condo usually costs less up front and comes furnished. Neither is the right answer for everyone, so decide what matters most to you before you start touring: privacy, price, or the flexibility to leave after a semester.

UGA condo rentals in Athens: questions to ask the owner

All three UGA condo rentals in Athens in this post are listed by their owners, so the details can vary a lot from unit to unit. Ask early about the lease length, the deposit, and who handles repairs if something breaks at midnight.

Ask about the HOA, too. Many condo communities have rules about parking, pets, noise and use of shared spaces like pools or clubhouses. The owner should be able to tell you what applies to renters and whether you'll need a parking permit or gate code.

Check what's included in rent. Some owners cover water or trash, while others pass every bill through to the tenant. If you're renting a single room in a shared condo, find out how utilities are split among the housemates and how that split is tracked.

Last, pin down the dates. One of these condos is already advertising for August 2027, while another lists its timing as simply open. Ask exactly when you'd get the keys and when you'd need to be out.

Bring the same list of questions to every tour so your notes are easy to compare. Write down the rent, the lease start and end dates, what's included, the deposit, and the distance by car from campus. When a place looks good, ask the owner for a copy of the lease to read before you're asked to sign, and take your time with it. A few extra days of review is much easier than trying to undo a lease after you've moved in.

Keep an eye on new posts as well. Owners add condos throughout the semester, and a unit that's open in January can appear with little notice.

Tips for renting a condo near UGA

• Ask for the HOA rules that apply to renters, including parking, guests and pets, before you sign.

• If you're renting by the room, confirm which room is yours, whether it locks, and how shared spaces are handled.

• For a January move-in, contact owners and sublessors this month so you have time to tour and review the paperwork.

• If you're planning for next August, start comparing whole-condo options now while you can still line up housemates.

Ready to find your place? Browse all listings at Off-Campus Universe.

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