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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Athens

Athens, GA has 18 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 2,094 units across the city. Of the 7 properties with inspection scores on record, 4 rated excellent and none of the 9 flood-mapped properties carry high flood risk. Athens offers a solid foundation for renters seeking income-based housing in a walkable, established community.

18
Properties
2,094
Total units
85/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

Affordability in Athens, GA

Lease Lantern has identified 9 income-based and HUD-assisted properties with 1,092 total units in Athens. Median rent, median household income, and renter population figures are not available in our current data for this city.

Census ACS
🛡️ Safety
409 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Athens had a violent crime rate of 409 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 75 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Athens

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Athens scores 75 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 63, indicating many errands can be done on foot and biking is a reasonable option for some trips.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
21 schools · 3 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 21 public schools across 3 districts serve Athens, including 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living

Cost of Renting in Athens, GA

Athens has a mix of affordable housing options supported by HUD assistance and low-income tax credit programs. Understanding local income levels can help you gauge eligibility for income-based housing in this area.

No median household income figure is available in our current data for Athens. To look up local income limits used to qualify for subsidized housing, visit HUD's official income limits tool at huduser.gov.

  • HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties in Athens: 9 buildings with 1,092 total units
  • Rent costs at these properties are tied to your household income or to area median income (AMI) limits set by HUD -- not to market rates
  • Eligibility thresholds vary by program; contact individual properties to confirm current income limits and waitlist status
BEA / BLS
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment & Flood Risk

All 9 HUD-assisted properties in Athens have been mapped for flood exposure. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring baseline for renters concerned about flood-related risk.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 85/100(7 of 18 scored)
90+ (4)70–89 (1)60–69 (1)<60 (1)No score (11)

18 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Athens, GA

Athens is home to 9 HUD-assisted or income-based rental properties totaling 1,092 units. Of the 7 properties with inspection scores on record, 4 earned excellent ratings, giving renters a solid base of well-maintained options to consider.

None of the 9 mapped properties fall in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring baseline for renters weighing location safety.

Athens scores a 75 ("Very Walkable") and a 63 for bikeability according to Walk Score, suggesting that daily errands and getting around without a car are realistic for many residents.

The city is served by 3 school districts with 21 public schools -- including 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

Georgia income limits (2026)Georgia public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Georgia

Helpful guides

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