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The Lodge at Athens is a well-located student housing community serving the University of Georgia — a high-demand SEC market with a strong record of occupancy and resident retention.
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Athens, GA · University of Georgia
1.25 mi
Distance to campus
708
Bed count
2016
Vintage
2025
Acquired
Property Overview
The Lodge at Athens is a 480-bed student housing community located 0.75 miles from the University of Georgia campus in Athens, Georgia. Serving one of the SEC's most competitive student housing markets, the Lodge offers residents a well-amenitized living environment with strong bones and significant upside through PRG's operational and physical improvement program.
Acquired by PRG in 2025, the Lodge represents a compelling value-add opportunity in a market defined by high barriers to entry and persistent enrollment growth. Under SPM management, the asset is being repositioned through targeted capital improvements, brand refreshment, and the implementation of PRG's technology-driven leasing and operations platform.
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Athens, Georgia — University of Georgia
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The Lodge at Athens offers an amenity package designed around the UGA student experience — from community gathering spaces to fitness and study environments that support academic and social success.
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"0.75 miles from the University of Georgia — The Lodge places Bulldogs within easy reach of campus, downtown Athens, and everything SEC life has to offer."
— The Lodge at Athens, Athens, Georgia
Location Highlights
Close to UGA Campus
Located 0.75 miles from the University of Georgia, the Lodge provides convenient access to classes, athletic events, and the full breadth of campus life in Athens. Lodge's private resident shuttle adds even further convenience and accessibility with other the hurdle of on-campus parking
Downtown Athens Access
Athens is one of the SEC's most vibrant college towns — with a thriving music scene, restaurant row, and retail corridor all within close proximity to the Lodge.
High-Demand SEC Market
The University of Georgia consistently ranks among the nation's top enrollment growth universities, supporting strong long-term occupancy and rent growth fundamentals.
The Lodge at Athens demonstrates PRG's ability to identify and unlock value in high-barrier SEC markets — combining institutional-quality operations with a student-first living experience.
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