As of September 18, 2026, Athens, Texas has 7 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 170 section 8 apartments and 247 approved low-income housing units. There are 3 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.
Fairview Cottages Has 44 Units Available
Fairview South Apartments Has 44 Units Available
Gardens of Athens Has 36 Units Available
Victoria Place Has 75 Units Available
Victoria Place Phase Ii Has 48 Units Available
New Haven Apartments Has 50 Units Available
ATHENS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER Has 1 Units Available
GREEN OAKS HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER Has 1 Units Available
PARK HIGHLANDS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER Has 1 Units Available
The Athens Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Henderson County for 2026.
The best apartments in Athens, TX are Fairview Cottages , Gardens of Athens , Fairview South Apartments , New Haven Apartments and Victoria Place Phase Ii
The average property rent in Athens, TX is $1,136.
The price range for a studio apartment in Athens, TX is between $625 and $937. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Athens, TX is between $646 and $970. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Athens, TX is between $813 and $1,219. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Athens, TX is between $1,077 and $1,615. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Athens, TX is between $1,193 and $1,789. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 17 September, 2026 for the properties in Athens, TX
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