Studying at UGA as an International student is so exciting, congratulations on becoming part of the University of Georgia undergraduate community. Now comes the next big step: finding your first student apartment in Athens. We built this page just for incoming International Students at UGA, because while Athens has no shortage of apartments for students, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming.
Consider this your starting point. We've gathered everything you'll want to know as an International Student settling into Athens for the first time. Be sure to explore our Student Guide, too, where you'll find even more helpful articles for anyone searching for off-campus living.
Each article below includes a short description so you can quickly see what's covered. Just click any article title to dive into the details. Best of luck with your studies, and welcome to Athens!
UGA International Student Off-Campus Housing Guide
Don't know where to start with your off-campus housing search in Athens, GA? Watch our international student housing video to get informed and start your search!
Start your UGA apartment search with us. We can help you find the apartment for you with helpful filters like: number of bedrooms, furnished, monthly rent and much more. Each apartment near UGA has different application requirements for international students. We asked each property what you need to know to apply. Lease, amenities, deposit, guarantor - we made a list of the important terms to know before signing an Athens lease. These will all be in your lease agreement, so knowing them will help a lot. Here is our advice for International Students coming to the University of Georgia from actual UGA students. Before you are able to sign a lease in Athens you need some important documents. We created a list of a few that you should make sure you have on hand. We put together some of the rules and fees that are common in apartment communities around UGA. Check out this article to learn about what to look out for in your new apartment. Leases are binding. Make sure you know what you are agreeing to before signing your Athens lease agreement. Learn tips about student life at the University of Georgia. Learn tips about student life at the University of Georgia. You may love your new apartment in Athens and want to resign. we made this article to make the resigning process a little easier.