When it comes to finding an apartment in Athens near UGA, students have a massive amount of choices. Especially for students who want to take advantage of the high-end amenities and updated features that many new student apartments offer, choosing the right community can feel overwhelming.
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At Rambler, our leasing team has helped hundreds of UGA students navigate their student housing search and secure an apartment that they love.
While Rambler has a full suite of impressive amenities and floor plans, we know that it is important to understand your options. If you are considering Rambler as a student housing option, you are likely also considering The Mark.
For this reason, we have compiled an honest review of The Mark Athens to help you feel confident during your housing search.
The Mark: Athens, GA Apartment Review
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The Basics
First, here are some quick facts to give you a feel for The Mark’s community:
Address: 130 Hickory St, Athens, GA 30601
Neighborhood: Downtown
Year Built: 2017
Number of Beds: 928
Number of Units: 300
Number of Stories: 9
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Location
About a three minute walk from downtown Athens, The Mark Athens is close to North Campus and many popular student hotspots.
The Mark is located near the downtown Jittery Joes, Starbucks and Chick-fil-A. The complex is also walking distance from many neighboring apartments such as The Mark Phase II and Georgia Heights.
Amenities
The Mark’s indoor amenities include fitness facilities, an indoor basketball court, a golf simulator, an arcade and game room, an Internet café, and lower level retail. They also have a study lounge with private group study rooms.
Outdoor amenities include a two-tiered infinity edge pool, outdoor grilling, and a fire pit, along with cabanas and bar tops.
In addition to these amenities, The Mark has retail on the first level. Retailers that occupy The Mark include Orangetheory Fitness, I Heart Mac and Cheese and Sugar Polish Nail Bar.
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Each unit comes fully-furnished with nine-foot ceilings, high-speed Wi-Fi, and hardwood-style flooring. Additionally, every unit comes with standard appliances, including a dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, washer and dryer.
Parking
The Mark Athens offers covered and uncovered garage parking to residents for an additional monthly fee.
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Floor Plans & Pricing
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The Mark Athens has fully furnished studio, 1×1, 2×2, 3×3, 4×3, 4×4, 5×4 and 5×5 floor plan options. Every unit has a balcony and an in-unit washer and dryer. A larger balcony and/or a premium top floor location are available in select apartments for an additional monthly fee.
At the time of publication in January 2024, rates for 2024 – 2025 at The Mark range from the $1,300s to over $1,900 per person, per month, depending on unit type. All rates are subject to change. Due to the tier system used by student housing apartments, most apartments raise rates throughout the lease-up season after a certain number of leases are signed. Learn more: Can signing earlier save me money?
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We hope that this review helped you understand more about your living options near UGA campus.
If you have any questions regarding Rambler or off-campus living, contact our leasing staff who are happy to answer any questions you may have during your housing search!
Originally published 3/9/2023. Last updated 1/3/2024.
