UGA townhouse rentals in Athens: current listings and prices

If you want more room than a typical apartment without taking on a whole house, UGA townhouse rentals in Athens are worth a close look. Every listing below is set up as a townhouse on our Athens listings page, and together they cover a wide spread: a two-bedroom you can ask about now, two December starts, a room in a shared unit and a sublease for next school year.

Late October is a good time to start. Spring-semester spots are still opening up, and the first wave of next-fall leases is already being listed, so it pays to know what each option costs and when it starts before you message anyone.

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

First up is 2/1 in Ocoone 13 from Tate stu Center, listed at $1,700/month for 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. It's unfurnished, on a 12-month lease, and it's listed as more than 10 minutes by car from campus. This one is marked as available now and was posted by the property owner. The lease timing on the listing reads 7/31/2026, which has already passed, so ask the owner what start date they can offer you today.

Madison Lane Townhouse comes in at $1,650/month with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, unfurnished, on a 12-month lease. It's listed as 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus, and the timing says Available December. That lines up neatly with a spring-semester move, so if you're planning a January start this one deserves an early message.

Whitehall Village Townhome is listed at $1,800/month for 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, also unfurnished and on a 12-month lease. It's 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus, and the timing on the listing simply says December. The extra half bath is the main difference from the other two-bedroom options here, which matters if you're splitting the place with a roommate.

1 bed/bath for rent in hitehall Village works differently. It's listed at $750/month, and the listing is set up to rent by the room: you'd get a private room in a furnished townhouse with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. It's on a 12-month lease, 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus, and was posted by the owner. The timing reads Aug - Jul '26-'27, and since that start date has passed, ask the owner about current dates and whether a room is still open.

Finally, Polo Club Room B is a sublease listed at $830/month for 1 bedroom and 1 bath. It's furnished, 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus, and was posted by a student. The listed timing is August2026-July2027, so ask the student what remains of the term and check the landlord's approval process before you agree to take over the lease.

What these Athens townhouse listings have in common

Four of the five listings are whole-unit rentals on 12-month leases, and three of them are two-bedroom layouts priced between $1,650/month and $1,800/month. That narrow range makes it easier to compare them on the details that actually change your day-to-day life: bathroom count, the drive to campus and when you can move in.

The other two listings change the math. The room in the four-bedroom townhouse lets you pay for one bedroom instead of a whole unit, and the sublease gives you a furnished one-bedroom without signing a fresh lease from scratch. Both are furnished, which can save you the cost of buying a bed and desk if you're new to living off campus.

Two of the listings were posted by owners, two by companies and one by a student. That mix is normal on our site, and it's worth noticing because the way you apply, sign and pay rent can differ from one lister to the next.

Price per person is another useful lens. Two people splitting the $1,650/month two-bedroom would each pay $825, just under the $830/month sublease, but they'd also share a kitchen and living space and both sign the lease. Run the numbers for your own situation, including deposits and any monthly fees the lister mentions, before you decide which setup is the better deal.

UGA townhouse rentals in Athens: how to weigh your options

When you compare UGA townhouse rentals in Athens, start with the timing. A December start fits a spring-semester move, while a listing that shows an earlier date may already have a new tenant or a different start date. Ask each lister directly rather than guessing from the listing text.

Next, think about how you'll split the space. A two-bedroom townhouse with two full baths is usually simpler to share than one with a single bathroom, and a 2.5-bath layout gives you a half bath for guests. If you're renting alone, the per-room option or the one-bedroom sublease may fit your budget better than a whole unit.

Then look at distance. These listings range from 5 to 10 minutes by car from campus to more than 10 minutes. If you don't have a car, ask the lister how residents usually get to class and how long that trip takes in practice.

Finally, read each lease type carefully. A 12-month lease commits you for a full year, so plan for the summer months. A sublease means you're stepping into someone else's agreement, so ask for a copy of the original lease and confirm in writing that the landlord approves the transfer.

It also helps to line up your questions before you reach out. Ask when the unit can be toured, what the application involves, how much the deposit is and whether the rent ever changes at renewal. Sending the same short list to every lister makes the answers easy to compare side by side, and it shows owners and companies that you're organised and serious about the place.

Tips for renting a townhouse near campus

• Ask who handles maintenance and how to report a repair, since townhouses often have more systems to look after than a single apartment.

• Check what's included in the rent and what you'd pay on top, such as utilities or internet, before you compare prices, so you're comparing like with like.

• If the listing is set up to rent by the room, ask how many people share the unit and how common areas and bills are split.

• Get every agreed start date, rent amount and deposit in writing before you send any money.

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

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