When it comes to finding an apartment near the University of Georgia, it’s easy for students to feel overwhelmed with how many choices there are. Especially near North Campus, the student housing options can seem endless.
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At Rambler Athens, our team has helped hundreds of UGA students successfully complete their housing search and find an apartment in Athens that checks all of their boxes.
While we’re confident that at Rambler, you’ll find a variety of top-of-the-line amenities and floor plans, we also understand the importance of being aware of all of your living options in Athens. That’s why we’ve created this honest review of The Maxxen Athens to help you feel confident in your housing decision.
The Maxxen Athens: UGA Student Apartment Review
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The Basics
Before we get started, here are some quick facts to give you a feel for The Maxxen Athens’ community:
Address: 230 N Finley St, Athens, GA 30601
Neighborhood: Downtown
Year Built: 2022
Number of Beds: 370
Number of Units: 164
Number of Stories: 5
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Location
About five blocks from North Campus, The Maxxen Athens is located right on the edge of downtown on the corner of Reese St. and N. Newton St.
The Maxxen Athens is close to two fraternity houses, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Phi Kappa Tau, and is steps away from popular restaurants such as Chuck’s Fish and Paloma Park. The Maxxen’s location also places it near other student living apartments such as Rambler and Georgia Heights.
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Amenities
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The Maxxen Athens’ amenities include a rooftop pool and patio, an oasis lounge, study spaces on every floor, fire pits, hammocks and a fitness center.
Each unit comes fully furnished with granite countertops, a TV in every living room, wood-style flooring, and a full-size washer and dryer. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom, and large terrace balconies are available in select units.
At the time of publication in January 2024, The Maxxen Athens is a pet-friendly community that allows dogs and cats for a $150 deposit followed by a $25 monthly fee so long as each pet is 100 lbs or less. There also is a 2 pet limit per resident.
Parking
The Maxxen Athens offers assigned parking in a covered resident parking garage for an additional monthly fee.
Floor Plans & Pricing
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The Maxxen Athens offers studio, 1×1, 2×2, 3×3, and 4×4 floor plan options. There are large private terrace balconies available in select units for a higher rate.
Looking for a five-bedroom apartment? Check out Rambler’s 5×5 floor plan units!
At the time of publication in January 2024, rates for 2024 – 2025 at The Maxxen Athens range from the $1,100s to over $1,800 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 this property review helped you better understand your living options in Athens near the University of Georgia campus.
If you have any questions about living near UGA Campus or want to learn more about Rambler, contact our leasing team, who are happy to answer any questions you may have during your search for student housing.
Originally published 6/5/2023. Last updated 1/3/2024.
