580 E Broad St., Athens, GA 30601.
Our office is located offsite from Farmer's Exchange at Bottleworks. The address is 367 Prince Avenue Suite 3H, Athens, GA 30601.
Yes! Our new Lofts+ Collection is perfect for those who want luxury and comfort and to live Downtown.
Check out our floor plans page to see what units we have available as well as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms for each unit. You can also view the square footage of each unit on this page.
Leasing is now open! You can view floorplans and contact us on our website.
Parents value Farmer's Exchange for its prime location directly across from UGA and its historic charm. Entrances and hallways have recorded cameras (not monitored), code-controlled entry and fob-access units, and dedicated maintenance. Our team is frequently on-site for tours, events, and general check-ins.
Constructed in 1897, the Farmer's Exchange is a cornerstone of Athens' commercial history. Originally a cotton warehouse and general store, it became the legendary Farmer's Hardware in 1972. Its 1997 conversion into luxury lofts preserved the industrial character with original 14-foot heart-pine beams, exposed brickwork, and soaring ceilings.
Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Most are unfurnished, but fully furnished options are available in our Lofts+ Collection. We also will furnish any unit for a 15% premium to rent.
Up to 500 Mbps.
As a historic building, dimensions vary by unit. 100s/200s Buildings: 10ft ceilings, window sizes vary greatly. 300's Building: mostly 2 story units, the lower levels have 8ft ceilings and upper levels have 10+ ft ceilings; window widths are typically 40 inches with varying lengths.
We have a study room, computers, printers, a pool table, TV, couch, outdoor patio furniture, and an outdoor grill. There are numerous amenities you can access in Athens downtown that are within steps of the building.
On-site or off-site parking (contracted separately) and pet rent ($35/month per pet).
A furnished bedroom at Farmer's Exchange comes with: full sized bed and mattress, two under bed/stackable storage drawers, desk, and desk chair. A furnished living room comes with: entertainment stand, smart TV, sofa, and coffee table.
Private bedrooms with either a loft that can fit a full sized mattress or no loft with room for a full size bed. Stainless-Steel Appliances, Granite Countertops, Wooden Cabinets, 10+ ft Ceilings, Electronic Fob/Key Code entry, Large Windows that give the best views of Downtown Athens. Some units have Washers and Dryers.
A Utility flat fee of $30 per tenant per month ($40 in units with a washer/dryer) for water, sewer, trash, Wi-Fi and laundry. Electricity and renter's insurance are separate.
Standard tub combos use a 72-inch curtain; standing showers vary.
Your installment covers your home and full use of all building amenities. High-speed Wi-Fi and on-site shared laundry are covered by the monthly Utility flat fee.
Yes, students without roommates can rent a bedroom in a unit with other students. Contact the office for availability.
Move-in for the 2027–2028 school year is August 10th & 11th, 2027.
Yes. Each of you leases your own bedroom on a Bed-to-Bed lease at the per-bed rate, and we place another resident in the open bedroom. If your group fills every bedroom in the unit, you get a 5% discount on rent.
No. Only one resident per bedroom is permitted. Guests may stay up to 7 nights in a row and 14 nights in any six months; anyone staying longer is an unauthorized occupant, and a fee of $50 per night applies for each person.
Usually not, but check with the leasing office to see if we can accommodate.
Standard leases are 12-month installments (August – July). 6-month leases are available with no premium on rent.
Rent is due on the 1st of every month and can be paid through the tenant portal (debit/credit or e-check). If it is not paid in full by 11:59 pm on the 4th, a $50 late fee applies, then $10 per day until paid, up to $200 in daily Late Fees per Installment. On a Joint & Several lease roommates may pay separately, but the installment counts as late until the full amount is in. On a Bed-to-Bed lease you pay only your own installment.
Our lease does not permit lease breaking; these situations are handled on a case-by-case basis. You may sublease with our approval — contact the office to coordinate. You remain responsible for the lease. Your subtenant applies like any applicant ($40 application fee, $250 administrative fee), and a $250 Lease Amendment Fee applies.
The total lease amount is divided into 12 equal payments. Because it is a flat total, August and July are not prorated.
We handle this situation on a case-by-case basis. Contact the leasing office for more information. If approved, a $250 Lease Amendment Fee applies.
Yes. Each of you leases your own bedroom on a Bed-to-Bed lease at the per-bed rate, and we place another resident in the open bedroom. If your group fills every bedroom in the unit, you get a 5% discount on rent.
We highly recommend you take a tour before filling out the application. After your tour, we will email you the application. The application must be filled out by the prospective tenant. You can put your cosigner's financial information in the income section if you do not make 3x the monthly rent.
1. Apply: submit your application and ID online ($40 application fee per applicant and per guarantor). 2. Deposit: once approved, pay your reservation fee (one month's installment) through the portal. 3. Sign: sign the lease electronically (you and your guarantor). The reservation fee becomes your refundable security deposit at move-in, when you receive your Move-In Condition Report.
Yes — at least $100,000 of personal liability coverage, with CityBlock Properties, Inc. named as interested party, before you get keys. AppFolio's program through your portal meets this.
Application Fee: $40 per applicant and per guarantor (non-refundable).
Administrative Fee: $250, due by the lease start date — one per lease on a Joint & Several lease (roommates may split it), one per tenant on a Bed-to-Bed lease.
Rekey Fee: $100 per lease, due by the lease start date.
Reservation Fee: one month's installment, paid when you sign. It becomes your refundable security deposit at move-in, when you receive your Move-In Condition Report.
Joint & Several (JS): Roommates share 100% responsibility for total rent and damages. Each person on the lease may be held fully responsible for the financial burden of the lease.
Bed-to-Bed (BTB): You are only responsible for your specific bedroom and a share of common areas.
A guarantor is a co-signer who must earn a gross income of 3x the monthly rent and have a credit score of 601 or higher. If you lack a guarantor, you can use Leap (Guarantor Waiving Program) or TheGuarantors.
To run standard credit and criminal background checks. No one but our small team will see your SSN.
No. Spaces are limited. Contact the office immediately to reserve a spot.
On-site parking is $130/month; off-site is $50/month. Both are first-come, first-served and require a separate contract. We also have an area where you can lock/park your bicycle on our back patio.
Joint & Several leases: one cat, with a Pet Addendum approved before it arrives — every roommate on the lease signs it. Bed-to-Bed leases: no pets. Dogs are never allowed. $300 non-refundable Pet Fee and $35/month Pet Rent per pet; $600 if an unapproved animal is found. Assistance animals: no fee.
Farmer's Exchange features three distinct buildings with a diverse range of floor plans and pricing. We are happy to help friends find units near one another whenever possible! Contact our leasing team today to discuss current options.
Submit all requests through your Tenant Portal.
Joint Lease: Set up an account directly with Georgia Power. Bed To Bed Lease: CityBlock Properties bills you monthly for your share of the unit's total usage.
The building and parking features hallway/entrance surveillance, code-controlled building access, and fob-access for individual units and bedrooms. Our patio is fenced with controlled access.
