Washer and Dryer Rental in Athens, GA
Southern's Appliance Rentals rents washer and dryer sets in Athens, GA: $130 the first month with delivery and installation, then $70 a month, with no credit check, no deposit and free repairs while you rent. Athens runs on rentals — student houses off Milledge, family rentals in Normaltown, condos near campus, and the thousands of leases that all seem to turn over the same week in August. Every one of those units needs a washer and dryer that works, and nobody in that ecosystem — not the student, not the parent co-signing, not the landlord with eleven doors — wants to pay new-appliance prices for it.
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Students & First Apartments
We're Southern's, an appliance refurbishing shop 25 minutes west in Winder, and Athens is one of our biggest delivery zones. A refurbished single washer or dryer is $265 delivered, or $165 per machine if you pick it up at the shop (25 minutes, bring a truck and a roommate). Every machine carries a 3-month warranty, which is the difference between buying from a shop and gambling on a stranger's driveway. Renting for the school year works too: $50/month for a single, $70/month for a set, and the 6-month minimum fits an academic lease fine. Buy · Rent.
Can UGA Students and Athens Apartment Renters Rent a Washer and Dryer?
Yes — students and apartment renters in Athens can rent a washer and dryer set for $130 the first month (that's $70 plus $60 delivery and install), then $70/month after — no credit check and no deposit.
The numbers work for a lease, not just a house: a 6-month minimum then month-to-month, no end date and no buyout — cancel or keep going whenever your lease does. Split $70/month three ways with roommates and it's about $23 each; four ways and it's $17.50 — cheaper than a semester of laundromat runs, and every repair is free while you rent.
Delivery and install are included, stairs and all. A second-floor apartment (or a first floor with more than 5 porch or entry steps) adds $5 a month, the stairs rate: $75/month for a set instead of $70. Tell us on the contact form which floor the laundry's on so we bring the right crew and dolly for a second-floor apartment. Not sure whether your unit has a 3-prong or 4-prong dryer outlet? The same form asks, with an "unsure" option — we'll bring the right cord either way.
Since every Athens lease seems to end and start the same week in August, book delivery early — see the move-in section below.
Landlords & Property Managers
This is where our rental program earns its keep: $70/month per set with every repair free, forever. No more 10 PM "the dryer's making a noise" texts turning into service calls — tenants' machine problems become our problems, included in the rate. Multiple units? One call outfits all of them before August move-in. And when you inherit dead machines with a property, we remove washers and dryers free, any condition, any quantity. Full details on the landlord program page.
Athens Families
Used color-matched sets, $485 delivered and installed anywhere in Athens-Clarke — hooked up, leveled, test cycle run before we leave. These are the proven platforms (Whirlpool VMW and Direct Drive, GE GTW, plus Maytag, Kenmore, Amana and family): simple, durable machines that we refurbish properly — worn parts replaced, not just "tested" — which is why the warranty is real. Everything about our used washers and dryers.
Washer and dryer repair in Athens: drop-off or in-home
"Dryer repair near me" in Athens gets you a page of in-home companies charging $100+ just to show up. Our cheapest fix: drop the machine at our Winder shop — 25 minutes down Atlanta Highway — and repair is $99 flat plus parts, diagnosed and quoted before we turn a screw. Not worth fixing? We'll say so, take it off your hands free, and have a warrantied replacement in your truck the same visit.
Can't haul it? Athens is inside our in-home repair area: about $165 plus parts, quoted first, for top-load washers and standard electric dryers (front-load, stacked, compact and combo units are drop-off only).
Or skip the drive entirely — a washer that won't drain or a dryer that won't start is sometimes a 20-minute phone fix, and our troubleshooting line is free (students, that one's for you). Washer and dryer repair. We also do $99 dryer vent cleaning at your home.
August Move-In (Book Early)
Every lease in Athens turns over at once, and our August delivery calendar fills weeks out. Landlords and parents: lock delivery dates in July. We stage move-in week deliveries specifically for Athens — tell us the lease start date and we'll work backward.
We cover all of Athens-Clarke plus Bogart, Watkinsville, and Winterville.
We also serve Colbert, Comer, Crawford, Danielsville, Hull, and Lexington.
Dehumidifier Rental in Athens
Water leak, wet carpet, musty basement, or a damp crawl space in Athens? We now rent commercial Dri-Eaz water-damage dehumidifiers — delivered, set up with the drain hose run, and picked up when the job's done. $15/day (3-day minimum), $105/week, or $125/month, with high-speed drying fans $15/day each. We tested it in our own uninsulated 950 sq ft shop: 80% humidity down to 53% in two days. Dehumidifier rental details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you deliver to Athens?
Yes — Athens is about 25 minutes from our Winder shop and one of our biggest service areas. We deliver on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, usually within 48 hours of approval, and delivery and install are included in set prices. Pick your day on the contact form and we'll text to confirm.
How much does it cost to rent a washer and dryer in Athens?
In Athens, Southern's Appliance Rentals rents a washer and dryer set for $130 the first month (delivery and installation included), then $70 a month. A single machine is $50 a month plus a one-time $60 delivery fee. Repairs are free while you rent.
Can I rent just a washer or just a dryer in Athens?
Yes. A single washer or a single dryer is $50 a month plus a one-time $60 delivery fee. If there is any chance you will want both, the set at $70 a month is less than two singles at $100 a month.
Does it cost more if my Athens apartment is upstairs?
A little. A second floor or higher, a basement the machines go down a flight of stairs to reach, or a first floor with more than 5 porch or entry steps adds $5 a month, the stairs rate: $75/month for a set or $55/month for one machine. The delivery price does not change.
What if my lease ends before the 6-month minimum?
Ending before six months carries an $85 early termination fee. After six months, give us 30 days' notice and we schedule a free pickup, with nothing owed. Academic leases run 10 to 12 months, so the minimum usually fits.
Can you outfit multiple rental units at once?
Yes — multi-unit rental and purchase orders are routine, especially before August. Call early for move-in season, and see the landlord program.
Is a 6-month rental minimum okay for a student lease?
Yes — academic leases run 10–12 months, so the 6-month minimum fits with room to spare, then it's month-to-month.
Do you check credit or require a deposit for a student rental?
No — there's no credit check and no deposit for any rental, student or otherwise. The 6-month minimum is the only requirement.
How much does it cost to split a washer and dryer with roommates?
$70/month works out to about $35 with one roommate, $23 with two, or $17.50 with three — plus $130 total for the first month, which includes delivery and installation.
What if my apartment has a 3-prong dryer outlet instead of 4-prong?
That's common in older Athens houses and apartments — the contact form asks which outlet you have, or you can pick "unsure," and we bring the right cord on delivery day.
Do you offer in-home washer and dryer repair in Athens?
Yes. Athens is inside our in-home repair area. In-home repair runs about $165 plus parts, quoted before any work starts, for top-load washers and standard electric dryers. Front-load washers and stacked, compact or combo units are drop-off only at our Winder shop — $99 flat plus parts. If you rent your machines from us, repairs are free.
Whole-home water filtration in Athens →
Southern's Water installs whole-home water filtration in Athens for $2,499, covering the whole-home carbon tank and a drinking-water filter under the kitchen sink. See our Athens water filtration page for what's in Athens tap water and how the install works.
Athens' laundry, handled from Winder.
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