Full-Unit Apartments Steps From Downtown Athens
The 1785 Club offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments leased as complete homes at 220 Williams Street, directly adjacent to downtown Athens, about 5 minutes from Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and a quick run to the Athens Perimeter (Loop 10).
Williams Street sits at the edge of downtown Athens' historic core, just across the North Oconee River corridor from the university's East Campus and Sanford Stadium. Within a short walk are downtown Athens' restaurants and shops, the Classic Center, and the Athens Multi-Modal Transportation Center. The Athens Perimeter (Loop 10) is roughly a 10-minute drive via Oconee Street and Lexington Road, connecting the address to the manufacturing corridor southwest of town and to GA-316 toward the Atlanta metro.
Downtown-adjacent one-bedroom rentals in Athens commonly run from roughly $1,600 to just over $2,000 per month according to recent market surveys, depending on age and finish level. The 1785 Club offers entire apartments starting at $1,715 for a studio, $1,800 for a one-bedroom, and $2,870 for a two-bedroom, each with stainless steel kitchen appliances and a full-size washer and dryer already in place.
On a typical weekday, Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center is about a 5-minute drive via Oconee Street, Athens-Clarke County's government offices and the downtown business district are a short walk away, and the Caterpillar manufacturing campus off Atlanta Highway is roughly 15 to 18 minutes southwest via the Loop 10 outer loop. For anyone commuting without a car, the Multi-Modal Transportation Center and a nearby Athens Transit stop keep a no-parking option within easy reach.
Built for a short commute to Athens' biggest employers
The medical center sits about 1.7 miles from The 1785 Club via Oconee Street, a straight shot that avoids the campus and downtown congestion that build up during the school year.
For clinical staff working rotating or overnight shifts, that consistency matters: the drive is the same at 6 a.m. as it is at 6 p.m., and there's no daily parking hunt waiting on either end.
For university staff, administrators, and researchers, the East Campus and North Campus employment areas are roughly 1.2 miles away, about a 5-minute drive.
The university's presence also means downtown Athens stays active outside of business hours, with home football weekends at Sanford Stadium and events at the Classic Center adding to the calendar of things to do nearby.
Athens-Clarke County's unified government offices and the Clarke County School District's administrative buildings sit within downtown Athens, a short walk or drive from Williams Street.
That proximity works both ways: renters can walk to city hall or a downtown office during a lunch break instead of losing half of it to a commute.
Downtown Athens' law firms, banks, restaurants, and media companies are within walking distance, while the Caterpillar campus on Dozer Drive is roughly 15 to 18 minutes southwest via US-78 and the Loop 10 outer loop, a reverse commute that skips the downtown core entirely.
Either way, the daily drive stays consistent regardless of what's happening on campus that week.
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Downtown Athens, at the doorstep
Williams Street places daily errands, dinner, and a night out within a short walk, with the North Oconee River Greenway and the region's highway network just beyond that.
- Daily Groceries Co-op~10 min
- Downtown pharmacies & banksWalkable
- The National~5 min
- Trappeze Pub~5 min
- Georgia Theatre~5 min
- The Classic Center~5 min
- Dudley Park~7 min
- North Oconee River Greenway~5 min
A downtown address without the appliance bill
Recent market surveys place downtown-adjacent one-bedroom rentals in Athens anywhere from roughly $1,600 to just over $2,000 per month, and citywide averages run lower still once older, farther-out inventory is factored in. Most of those figures assume the renter supplies their own appliances and furniture, and pays separately for internet.
The 1785 Club's one-bedroom apartments start at $1,800, inside that downtown range, while already including stainless steel kitchen appliances and a full-size washer and dryer. Two-bedroom apartments start at $2,870, priced above the citywide average for the extra space and downtown-adjacent location; when weighed against the cost of buying appliances and using a laundromat elsewhere, the total monthly math narrows considerably. Utility costs are based on usage and billed separately, so renters should budget for those alongside rent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The 1785 Club leases entire apartments to a single household rather than by individual room. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans are available, each with its own private bathroom, full kitchen, and in-unit washer and dryer.
Every apartment is leased as a complete home, with square footage and layout details available on the pricing page. Contact the leasing office to confirm current floor plan availability and exact square footage for a specific unit.
Depending on the source, downtown-adjacent one-bedroom rentals in Athens generally run from roughly $1,600 to just over $2,000 per month, with citywide averages running lower once older and farther-out inventory is included. Age, exact location, and included appliances or laundry all push the number up or down.
The 1785 Club's one-bedroom apartments start at $1,800 and include stainless steel kitchen appliances and an in-unit washer and dryer, positioning it within the typical downtown range while covering costs many nearby options bill separately.
Yes. The 1785 Club is roughly 1.7 miles, about a 5-minute drive, from Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center via Oconee Street.
Each apartment includes a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances and an in-unit washer and dryer, and for hospital staff working rotating or overnight shifts, the short, consistent drive holds up the same at any hour.
Downtown Athens' restaurants and business district are within easy walking distance of Williams Street, and the university's East Campus employment area is about 1.2 miles away, roughly a 5-minute drive.
The Athens Multi-Modal Transportation Center and a nearby area transit stop are also a short walk away, giving renters a no-parking option for getting around without a car.
Every apartment includes stainless steel kitchen appliances (refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven, and dishwasher) and a full-size in-unit washer and dryer. Community amenities include a 24/7 fitness center, conference rooms and coworking spaces, a social lounge with a golf and sports simulator, a coffee bar and wet bar, gated garage parking, electronic access control, 24/7 maintenance, community Wi-Fi, and pet-friendly courtyards.
See the full list on the amenities page, or contact the leasing office with specific questions.
The 1785 Club offers multiple lease term options; current terms and start dates are confirmed by the leasing office. Because most rentals in the Athens market turn over on a similar annual cycle, planning a move around that window typically gives renters the widest selection of available units.
Utility costs are based on usage and billed separately from rent. Visit the contact page for current lease term details and to schedule a tour.
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