Welcome to The Haven of Athens’s FAQ page, your one-stop shop for everything UGA off-campus housing! Choosing where to live for a year-long lease is a big decision, whether you are a student mapping out daily campus routines, a parent reviewing practical details, or a guarantor looking for clear answers about finances before signing. This page brings together the key information residents usually want to know before choosing where to live, including location, floor plans, furnishings, amenities, parking, pet policies, maintenance, and key leasing details.
Located at 135 Kentucky Cir. in Athens, GA, The Haven of Athens offers cottage-style UGA apartments near campus with two-, three-, and four-bedroom layouts, private bedroom and bathroom options, study spaces, fitness amenities, and outdoor areas built for student life. These FAQs are designed to help Bulldogs make an informed decision about Athens student housing near UGA.
1. Location & Proximity to Campus
The Haven of Athens is located at:
135 Kentucky Cir.
Athens, GA 30605
The Haven of Athens places residents on the east side of Athens, close to UGA campus destinations, downtown Athens, local dining, grocery options, and everyday student essentials.
The Haven of Athens is 2.7 miles from the University of Georgia, with several major campus landmarks within a short drive or bike ride. This location keeps Bulldogs near class, study spots, athletic venues, and campus events while still giving residents a cottage-style setting away from the busiest parts of campus.
Nearby UGA destinations include:
- Ramsey Student Center
- Sanford Stadium
- Tate Student Center
- Main Library
- Stegeman Coliseum
- The Arch
Yes, The Haven of Athens is 1.7 miles from Sanford Stadium. That distance is especially helpful on game days, when residents want to be near the energy of campus without living directly in the middle of stadium traffic and crowds.
Yes, The Haven of Athens is 2.0 miles from Downtown Athens and College Avenue. Residents are close to classic Athens restaurants, music venues, bars, coffee spots, and weekend plans, while still coming home to a quieter cottage-style setting.
The Haven of Athens is close to several Athens dining spots, including casual restaurants, pizza spots, and downtown favorites. Nearby options include Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, Mama’s Boy Restaurant, La Fiesta, Porterhouse Grill, South Kitchen + Bar, Mellow Mushroom Athens, and Johnny’s New York Style Pizza. The Haven of Athens also sits 2.1 miles from The Globe Bar & Restaurant and 2.2 miles from The World Famous Bar, giving residents quick access to well-known local spots near downtown.
The Haven of Athens is near practical shopping stops for groceries, home basics, school supplies, and apartment essentials. Nearby shopping options include Kroger, Walmart Supercenter, Target, ALDI, Trader Joe’s, T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods, and Michaels. This helps residents keep weekly errands close to home, from stocking the kitchen to picking up last-minute items before a busy week of classes.
The Haven of Athens puts residents near a mix of campus, downtown, arts, and outdoor destinations. The Georgia Museum of Art is 1.4 miles away, Downtown Athens and College Avenue are 2.0 miles away, and the Tree That Owns Itself is 2.3 miles away. Residents are also 2.4 miles from the Five Points neighborhood, a popular area for dining, coffee, and local Athens routines.
Nearby places to explore include:
- Georgia Museum of Art
- Georgia Theatre
- Morton Theatre
- Georgia Museum of Natural History
- Dudley Park
- Memorial Park
- Five Points neighborhood
- Downtown Athens and College Avenue
2. Floor Plans, Furnishings, & Furniture Packages
The Haven of Athens offers two-, three-, and four-bedroom cottage-style apartments near UGA. These layouts give residents more space than a traditional apartment setup, with open-concept interiors and options that work well for students who want to live with roommates while still having their own personal space.
No, The Haven of Athens is an unfurnished property. Residents should plan to bring their own bedroom, living room, and dining furniture based on their apartment layout and personal style.
The Haven of Athens includes open-concept interiors with hardwood-style vinyl plank flooring in shared spaces, white shaker cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel kitchen appliances. Select apartments may also include private balconies, walk-in closets, and private bedroom and bathroom options.
Kitchens at The Haven of Athens include white shaker cabinetry, granite countertops, a kitchen island with pendant lighting, white subway tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Appliances include a refrigerator with an ice and water dispenser, an electric range, an over-the-range microwave, and a dishwasher.
Yes, each apartment at The Haven of Athens includes an in-unit washer and dryer.
The Haven of Athens includes hardwood-style vinyl plank flooring in common spaces. This finish gives shared living areas a clean, practical surface for everyday student living.
Yes, rooms with private balconies are available in select layouts. Availability varies by floor plan, so residents should ask the leasing office about balcony options before signing a lease.
Walk-in closets are available in select bedrooms at The Haven of Athens. Students who want extra storage for clothing, school supplies, and personal items should confirm closet details for their preferred layout with the leasing office.
Yes, The Haven of Athens offers high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property.
3. Amenities
The Haven of Athens offers a mix of study, fitness, pool, lounge, and outdoor amenities designed around student schedules. Residents have places to focus before class, recharge after a long day, spend time with friends, and enjoy the Athens weather without leaving the property.
Yes, The Haven of Athens has a resort-style pool with a sun shelf, in-water lounge chairs, water fountain features, and an expansive pool deck with lounge seating.
The Haven of Athens has a fitness center with cardio, strength, and functional training equipment. The space includes treadmills, ellipticals, a recumbent bike, a Smith machine and power rack, a cable machine, dumbbells, an adjustable bench, a barbell with weight plates, medicine balls, a stability ball, a plyo box, floor mats, and a punching pad. Rubber flooring, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, vaulted ceilings, and ceiling fans help the space feel open and functional.
Yes, The Haven of Athens includes academic spaces for individual and group work. Residents can use a private conference area, a group study room with seating for eight and a wall-mounted TV, and a computer lab with built-in desks, computers, a printer, and study seating.
Yes, The Haven of Athens has outdoor spaces that fit the cottage-style setting. Amenities include hammock stations, a large open lawn, green space, a pool courtyard with lounge seating, and a covered cabana or pavilion area.
Yes, The Haven of Athens has a resident clubroom with lounge seating, a ping pong table, a wall-mounted TV, a coffee bar, vaulted ceilings, and statement lighting. It is a comfortable indoor spot for relaxing, meeting up with roommates, or taking a break between classes.
Yes, The Haven of Athens has a computer lab with built-in desks, computers, a printer, and study seating. This gives residents an on-site option for schoolwork, printing, and focused study time.
The Haven of Athens stands out for its cottage-style setting, resort-style pool, study spaces, fitness center, open green areas, and resident clubroom. These amenities give our UGA student apartments the perfect balance of privacy, academic support, and social space close to campus and downtown Athens.
4. Community & Resident Perks
The Haven of Athens has indoor and outdoor shared spaces where residents can study, relax, and spend time with friends. The resident clubroom includes lounge seating, a ping pong table, a wall-mounted TV, and a coffee bar, while the outdoor spaces include hammock stations, an open lawn, green space, and a pool courtyard with lounge seating.
Yes, The Haven of Athens offers resident events through its P.A.W.S. programming model. P.A.W.S. is built around philanthropic, academic, wellness, and social growth, giving residents opportunities to connect with neighbors, get involved, and build a stronger sense of home in Athens.
Yes, The Haven of Athens has a resident clubroom with a ping pong table, lounge seating, and a wall-mounted TV. These features give residents a casual place to unwind without leaving the property.
You Speak, We Listen is The Haven of Athens’s resident feedback initiative. The program gives residents and parents a way to share comments, concerns, and suggestions, helping the team better understand what is working well and where the living experience could improve.
RentPlus is a voluntary program that helps residents build credit through eligible on-time monthly installment payments. The program includes financial wellness tools such as budgeting resources, financial education, identity protection, and fraud protection. Residents should contact the leasing office for details about enrollment, participation, and opt-out options at The Haven of Athens.
The Haven of Athens offers roommate matching for residents who do not already have a full roommate group. Residents share living preferences through the RoomSync application, which helps support roommate matching based on compatibility and availability. Contact the leasing office for details about the current roommate matching process, deadlines, and how matches are finalized.
5. Safety, Security, & Transportation
The Haven of Athens includes multiple controlled-access and security features throughout the property. These include FOB-controlled building access for residents, FOB-controlled amenity space access, FOB-controlled unit access, FOB-controlled individual bedroom locks, security cameras throughout the property, and a gated entry system with one entry gate and two exit gates.
Yes, The Haven of Athens is a gated property with one entry gate and two exit gates. This setup helps manage vehicle access while still supporting daily resident traffic in and out of the property.
Yes, The Haven of Athens offers FOB-controlled individual locking bedrooms within units. This is especially helpful in shared apartments, giving each resident added privacy within their own bedroom.
Yes, amenity spaces at The Haven of Athens have FOB-controlled access. Residents can use their FOB to enter shared amenity areas such as study, fitness, and lounge spaces.
Yes, The Haven of Athens has on-site overnight security on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. The property also has security cameras throughout the property and controlled-access features for residents, units, bedrooms, and amenity spaces.
The Haven of Athens offers assigned parking, with one resident space per unit. There is a one-time parking permit fee of $30 per lease term, and covered parking spaces are available for $40 per month.
Yes, covered parking spaces are available at The Haven of Athens for $40 per month. Covered visitor parking spaces are also available.
Yes, covered visitor parking spaces are available at The Haven of Athens. Residents should contact the leasing office for the most current visitor parking guidelines, registration steps, and any time limits that may apply.
Most residents use a car, bike, rideshare, or local transit for regular trips around campus and the greater Athens area. Just a short walk away is even an ACC Transit stop!
6. Pet Policies
Yes, The Haven of Athens is pet-friendly. Residents may have up to two approved animals per apartment, and all pets or animals must be disclosed and approved before move-in.
Yes, The Haven of Athens has breed restrictions as part of its pet policy. Restricted breeds include, but are not limited to, Chow Chow, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Mastiff breeds, Staffordshire Terrier breeds, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Cane Corso, Akita, Siberian Husky, Dogo Argentino, Alaskan Malamute, Wolf-hybrid, and mixes of these breeds.
No, exotic animals are not permitted at The Haven of Athens. This includes birds such as parrots and toucans, reptiles such as snakes, rodents such as ferrets, fish, and insects.
Yes, applicants must complete a pet profile through PetScreening prior to their assigned move-in date.
The Haven of Athens charges a $300 one-time pet fee per pet and a $35 monthly pet fee. Residents should confirm all current pet charges and approval requirements with the leasing office before signing a lease or bringing an animal to the property.
Yes. The property includes a bark park with a training and agility course, giving dogs a place to run and play, plus a wag-and-wash station for easier cleanups after outdoor time.
7. Management, Maintenance, & Leasing
The Haven of Athens has an on-site management team available during office hours to support residents with questions, service needs, packages, lease details, and resident events. The team helps keep daily living organized so students can stay focused on classes, campus life, and their time in Athens.
Residents can contact the on-site team or submit an online maintenance request for support when something in their apartment needs attention. The team can help with service requests during office hours and provide guidance on the proper process for submitting and tracking maintenance needs.
Yes, The Haven of Athens offers package support through the on-site team. Residents can contact the leasing office for details about package pickup, delivery notifications, and current package handling procedures.
Yes, The Haven of Athens offers individual, per-bedroom leases. Each resident signs for their own bedroom within a shared two-, three-, or four-bedroom apartment, rather than being responsible for the full apartment. This structure helps residents and guarantors understand their individual housing costs and responsibilities before signing.
Guarantor requirements will vary by applicant. Students, parents, and guarantors can review the leasing process before applying, and the leasing office can explain current approval requirements, documents, and next steps for each applicant.
Future residents can start by completing an application through the “Apply Now” button for their preferred leasing term and floor plan. The application process is designed to make it easy for students, parents, and guarantors to review the documents, requirements, and steps needed to secure a spot at The Haven of Athens.
The Haven of Athens offers guided tours, self-guided tours, live video tours, and virtual tours. To learn more or to schedule your tour, reach out to our leasing office.
The Haven of Athens has a contract assignment process for residents who need another person to take over their housing contract. The current resident is responsible for finding a potential replacement, completing the Assignment Intent Form, having the incoming resident apply and receive approval, and paying the assignment fee.
Yes, current residents can and should renew early at The Haven of Athens when renewal availability is offered. Reach out to our leasing office for more information about renewals, availability, and policies.
The monthly housing payment at The Haven of Athens includes access to apartment features and resident amenities such as the resort-style pool, fitness center, study spaces, clubhouse, outdoor areas, and resident programming. Residents should contact the leasing office for current details about utilities, service packages, and any optional charges before signing.