Athens has a way of pulling students in fast: downtown music, game-day energy, coffee runs, and late-night food all become part of the UGA experience. Archer Apartments provides student housing near UGA campus that helps new and returning students settle into Athens, GA, with confidence.
This FAQ covers the details students, parents, and guarantors usually want to know before committing to a year-long lease, including location, floor plans, furnishings, amenities, parking, pet policies, maintenance, and resident support. Continue reading to learn more about our UGA off-campus apartments!
1. Location & Proximity to Campus
Archer Apartments is located at:
210 Spring Ct
Athens, GA 30601
This places Archer Apartments near the University of Georgia, Downtown Athens, and several student-focused dining, entertainment, and campus destinations.
Archer Apartments is 1.5 miles from the University of Georgia, with key campus destinations close by for everyday student routines. Archer Apartments is 1.1 miles from The Arch, 1.3 miles from the Main Library, 1.6 miles from Sanford Stadium, and 1.6 miles from Tate Student Center.
Archer Apartments is 1.0 mile from Downtown Athens and College Avenue, placing residents near one of the city’s most active areas for dining, music, nightlife, and local events. That location keeps UGA off-campus housing close to campus while still connecting students to the restaurants, bars, and gathering spots that make Athens feel distinct.
Archer Apartments is close to several Athens favorites, including The Globe Bar & Restaurant and The World Famous Bar, both 1.1 miles away. Residents are also near Downtown Athens, where students will find coffee shops, casual restaurants, live music venues, and late-night food options within a short drive or rideshare trip.
Archer Apartments puts students near both campus traditions and Athens landmarks. The Tree That Owns Itself is 1.5 miles away, the Georgia Museum of Art is 2.2 miles away, and Five Points is 2.6 miles away, giving residents easy access to local history, arts, dining, and neighborhood shopping.
2. Floor Plans, Furnishings, & Furniture Packages
Archer Apartments offers 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom apartments near UGA. This range gives students options for living alone, sharing with a roommate, or settling into a larger layout with friends.
Yes, private bedroom and bathroom options are available at Archer. These layouts give residents their own personal space while still offering shared apartment areas for cooking, studying, and relaxing.
Yes, Archer Apartments offers furnished apartments near UGA with furniture included in both the common area and bedrooms. Common area furniture includes a sofa and a chair, a coffee table, an entertainment table, and bar stools, while each bedroom includes a Full XL bed, a desk with a chair, and a dresser.
Kitchens include light oak cabinetry, laminate countertops with a peninsula or breakfast bar, breakfast bar seating, open corner shelving, and an under-mount sink. Apartments also include black appliances, including a refrigerator, Frigidaire electric range, Whirlpool over-the-range microwave, and Whirlpool dishwasher.
Yes, every apartment includes an in-unit washer and dryer. This gives residents a convenient way to take care of laundry from home.
Archer apartments include hardwood-style vinyl plank flooring, light oak cabinetry, laminate countertops, black appliances, and open shelving in the kitchen. These finishes give the apartments a clean, functional look for everyday student living.
3. Amenities
Archer Apartments offers student-focused amenities for studying, working out, relaxing, and spending time outside. Amenities include a fitness center, private group study room, resident clubroom, pool courtyard, hammock garden, fire pit, outdoor green space, and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Yes, Archer Apartments includes a private group study room with a large conference table, seating for eight, and blue mesh task chairs. There is also a high-top study bar with wire bar stools, giving residents another spot to focus outside their apartment.
Archer Apartment’s fitness center includes cardio, strength, and general workout equipment. Residents will find a Landice treadmill, elliptical, upright exercise bike, Hoist multi-function strength machine, Hoist adjustable bench, dumbbell rack with free weights, barbell storage, stability ball, flat bench, and rubber flooring.
Yes, Archer Apartments has an oval-shaped pool with a brick paver pool deck. The fenced pool courtyard also includes lounge chairs and umbrella seating for relaxing outdoors between classes, study sessions, and weekends in Athens.
Archer Apartments offers several outdoor spaces, including a hammock garden with multiple hammocks, a stone fire pit with built-in stone bench seating, open lawn space, shaded areas beneath mature trees, and a fenced pool courtyard. These spaces give residents room to unwind without leaving the property.
Yes, Archer Apartments includes high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property. This supports everyday student needs like streaming, studying, online coursework, and staying connected at home.
4. Community Programming & Resident Perks
Archer Apartments includes shared spaces where residents can study, relax, and spend time with friends outside their apartment. These spaces include a resident clubroom, private group study room, high-top study bar, pool courtyard, hammock garden, fire pit, and outdoor lawn areas.
The resident clubroom at Archer Apartments includes lounge seating, a wall-mounted TV, high-top bar seating, a casual dining table with chairs, and large windows with natural light. The space gives residents a comfortable indoor spot to meet up, take a break, or hang out close to home.
Yes, Archer Apartments offers resident programming through the P.A.W.S. model, which focuses on philanthropic, academic, wellness, and social growth. Events are designed to help residents build connections and feel supported in their off-campus UGA apartments.
Archer Apartments offers RoomSync roommate matching to help residents connect with potential roommates before move-in. This tool helps students look for compatible living preferences and build a roommate group with more confidence.
Archer Apartments offers RentPlus as a resident perk. RentPlus helps residents build credit by reporting qualifying on-time monthly installment payments.
5. Safety, Security, & Transportation
Yes, Archer Apartments has an on-site courtesy officer. This adds an additional point of support for residents at the property.
Archer Apartments offers no-cost parking in lots adjacent to each building on a first-come, first-served basis. This setup gives residents a straightforward parking option close to their apartment.
Archer Apartments is 1.5 miles from the University of Georgia, with several campus destinations within a short drive or bike ride. Several stops for UGA’s bus system are also within a short distance of the property, giving residents another way to get around campus and nearby Athens destinations.
6. Pet Policies
Yes, Archer Apartments is pet-friendly, with a maximum of two animals permitted per apartment. All pets and animals must be disclosed and approved before move-in.
Archer Apartments has a $300 one-time pet fee per pet and a $35 monthly pet fee. Applicants must also complete a pet profile through PetScreening as part of the approval process.
Yes, Archer Apartments has breed restrictions as part of its pet policy. Restricted breeds include 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 Archer Apartments. This includes birds such as parrots and toucans, reptiles such as snakes, rodents such as ferrets, fish, insects, and similar animals.
7. Management, Maintenance, & Leasing
Archer Apartments has a helpful on-site management team that supports residents with day-to-day questions and property needs. The team can assist with lease questions, maintenance requests, package delivery, and information about upcoming resident events.
Residents can submit maintenance requests online or in person through the Archer Apartments on-site team. This gives residents a direct way to get help with apartment repairs, service needs, and other maintenance concerns.
Residents can pay monthly installments online through the resident portal. For payment setup, accepted payment methods, and account access, residents should contact the Archer Apartments leasing office.
Yes, Archer Apartments allows residents to assign their housing contract to another approved applicant. The current resident is responsible for finding a potential assignee, completing the Assignment Intent Form, having the incoming resident apply and receive approval, and paying the applicable assignment fee. The resident must also have a $0 balance, submit all required forms and fees, return keys, and complete the move-out inspection process before the assignment is finalized.
No, Archer Apartments does not allow subleasing. Contract assignment is different from subleasing because an approved applicant takes over the obligations of the housing contract for the remaining term, while subleasing would keep the original resident responsible under the contract.
Yes, residents at Archer Apartments are required to carry liability insurance as part of the housing contract. Residents may either participate in the Damage Waiver Program for a monthly fee or provide proof of liability insurance from a licensed agent.
Archer Apartments offers on-site support for maintenance requests, package delivery, lease questions, and general resident needs during office hours. This gives residents a direct property team to contact throughout their time at Archer Apartments.