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What is Georgia Heights?

It’s a top-quality Athens community designed especially with UGA students in mind. Georgia Heights features a variety of spacious, furnished homes plus a full set of community features such as a resort-style pool, grilling stations, 24-hour fitness center, study lounge and more.

Is Georgia Heights part of the University of Georgia?

Georgia Heights is a privately owned and professionally managed community. Click here for more information about the management and ownership.

Can I live with friends, or can you match me with roommates?

You can select your roommate(s), or you can apply on your own and we can match you with other students. Applicants answer a short list of lifestyle questions to help in the matching process.

What are per-person contracts?

Instead of requiring all roommates to sign a joint lease, each person at Georgia Heights has their own individual contract, with one person per bedroom. This means you are only responsible for paying for yourself — not your roommates. Even if a roommate moves out or other bedrooms in your apartment are empty, you only pay the rate for your bedroom.

What is included in the rate?

Each resident at Georgia Heights pays a flat rate that includes:

  • Furnishings
  • In-unit laundry
  • High-speed Wi-fi
  • Trash Disposal
  • Community features — pool, fitness center, etc.

What size are the apartments?

The spacious accommodations at Georgia Heights include 1, 2 and 4-bedroom apartments, with available private bedroom-bathroom suites.

Are the apartments furnished?

Yes, all residences at Georgia Heights have a furniture package that includes a full-size bed, desk a chair and dresser drawers in each bedroom. The living area includes a sofa, chair, coffee table, entertainment stand a dining table and chairs. To see a sample of the furniture and other finishes, please visit our model home.

When do the contracts start and end?

The standard term is August 7, 2027 to July 15, 2028, with payments made in 12 equal installments. Limited alternate dates are available; please inquire with our staff.

Is a co-signer or financial guaranty required?

Within 7 days after a Housing Agreement is signed, each resident is required to do one of two things: provide a qualifying guarantor (often a parent), or pre-pay the final 2 installments.

Can I pay by credit card?

Yes. Residents can pay online 24 hours per day, by credit card or ACH electronic checking. Georgia Heights offers automatic payment by either credit card or checking account — just fill out one page, one time and payments will be made automatically. Convenience fees apply for credit card and debit card payments.

Will my financial aid cover charges at Georgia Heights?

Your living costs at Georgia Heights can be covered by financial aid, just like on-campus housing. Any available financial aid funds, after university charges are satisfied, are released to the student for non-institutional expenses, such as off-campus housing. These funds can be used to pay charges at Georgia Heights. Normal payment deadlines will continue to apply.

Is Georgia Heights open to non-students?

Nearly all the residents at Georgia Heights are students at the University of Georgia or other local colleges. The per-person contracts are also designed with students in mind. Georgia Heights is an Equal Opportunity housing provider and welcomes applications from non-students and residents with children, at no extra cost other than regular charges for each bedroom space selected by the resident. In order to match roommates in shared apartments with college students, roommate consent is required for any occupant who is not a college student.

What kind of safety and security are provided?

Georgia Heights has a monitored fire-sprinkler system, along with electronic locks for building access plus individually locking bedroom doors. Community courtesy patrols are provided at select times. Management staff can be reached by a 24-hour phone number.

What are the policies on pets, smoking and guests?

Georgia Heights is a pet-friendly community, subject to limits on animals and breeds. The community is smoke-free in all indoor and adjacent spaces. Guests are welcome at all times, subject to the consent of roommates and security considerations. Overnight guests are welcome, with limits on the number of days and guests.

Can I park my vehicle at Georgia Heights?

Georgia Heights offers plenty of optional on-site garage parking for an additional cost.

What other transportation options will I have?

Georgia Heights is conveniently located right across the street from the University of Georgia, making it easy to walk, bike or drive to class and other activities. A shuttle bus also runs weekdays, 7am to 6pm during Fall and Spring semesters when class is in session. The shuttle picks up right near the community entrance and runs to all major campus drop-off locations and many popular downtown destinations.

Can I see a model apartment?

Yes. Please request an appointment for a personal tour or just stop by to see us and we’ll be happy to show you the community.

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