Considering making The Redland Apartments your home-away-from-home while enrolled at the University of Georgia, but still have a few questions you would like answered? This FAQ page is here for you!
Choosing where to live in Athens is a big decision, especially when you are planning around classes, game days, study time, pets, parking, and roommates. This page brings together the details that students, parents, and guarantors usually want to know before signing a lease at our UGA off-campus apartments. From our location near campus landmarks to our furnished floor plans, resort-style pool, fitness center, pet policies, and on-site support, these answers are designed to help you feel informed and confident about calling The Redland Apartments this upcoming academic year.
1. Location & Proximity to Campus
The Redland Apartments is located at 505 Riverbend Parkway in Athens, GA 30605. Our Athens student apartments place residents near the University of Georgia, campus recreation, dining, shopping, and more.
The Redland Apartments is located 3.5 miles from the center of the University of Georgia. Several well-known campus destinations are closer, including Ramsey Student Center at 1.3 miles, Stegeman Coliseum at 1.8 miles, Sanford Stadium at 2.2 miles, Tate Student Center at 2.3 miles, the Main Library at 2.5 miles, and The Arch at 2.7 miles.
Yes. The Redland Apartments offers UGA apartments in Athens with a location that keeps students connected to campus while still giving them space to come home, reset, and enjoy a full set of residential amenities. It is especially convenient for students who want an apartment with access to both campus destinations and off-campus essentials.
Everyday shopping near The Redland Apartments includes Kroger, Publix, and ALDI. That gives residents practical options for groceries, apartment essentials, and quick errands close to home.
Nearby dining options include Jittery Joe’s Coffee, Locos Grill & Pub, and George’s Lowcountry Table. Residents are also just 2.8 miles from Downtown Athens and College Avenue, where more restaurants, coffee shops, and nightlife options are easy to work into a weekend or post-class routine.
The Redland Apartments is close to several popular Athens destinations, including the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, the Georgia Museum of Art, Five Points, the Tree That Owns Itself, Downtown Athens, The Globe Bar & Restaurant, B&B Theatres Athens 12, Veterans Memorial Park, and Oconee Forest Park. Whether your ideal break is a museum visit, a walk outside, dinner downtown, or a movie night, our apartments in Athens, GA, keep plenty of options within reach.
2. Floor Plans, Furnishings, & Furniture Packages
The Redland Apartments offers one-, two-, and four-bedroom floor plans. Current layouts include the 1 Bedroom Flat, 2 Bedroom Flat, 2 STE UPG, 4 Bedroom Flat, and 4 Bedroom Townhouse. Visit our floor plans page for the most up-to-date information on our floor plans and availability.
Yes. The Redland Apartments offers fully furnished student apartments near UGA. Common areas include a dining table, dining chairs, a couch, a side chair, a side table, and a coffee table. Bedrooms include a Full XL bed frame and a mattress, a nightstand, a desk chair, a built-in desk, and a dresser.
Each bedroom includes a Full XL bed frame and mattress, nightstand, desk chair, built-in desk, and dresser. This setup gives each resident a private place to sleep, study, and stay organized.
Kitchens at The Redland Apartments include white cabinetry, laminate countertops, a breakfast bar with bar stool seating, stainless steel appliances, a refrigerator, electric range, countertop microwave, dishwasher, double basin undermount sink, and hardwood-style vinyl plank flooring.
Yes. Apartments include an in-unit washer and dryer, so residents do not need to leave home for laundry.
Yes. The Redland Apartments offers private bedrooms. Bedrooms are individually keyed, adding extra privacy within shared floor plans.
Yes. Balcony units and top-floor units are available. Please contact the leasing office for current availability, since specific apartment features vary by floor plan and placement.
Yes. Units with shared bathrooms are available at The Redland Apartments. Visit our floor plans page to see which of our layouts feature shared vs private bathrooms.
3. Amenities
The Redland Apartments offers a wide mix of student-focused amenities, including a 24/7 fitness center, computer lab with free printing, meeting room, clubhouse, resort-style pool, poolside grilling area, sports courts, pet play area, dog park, and high-speed Wi-Fi. These Athens apartments are designed for studying, relaxing, staying active, and enjoying life near UGA.
Yes. The Redland Apartments has a fitness center with cardio equipment, strength equipment, wall-mounted TVs, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, rubber flooring, ceiling fans, and large windows with natural light. Equipment includes treadmills, ellipticals, an exercise bike, a cable machine and a functional trainer, selectorized strength machines, a dumbbell rack with free weights, and a lat pulldown and rowing machine.
Yes. The Redland Apartments has a resort-style pool with a 3.5-foot shallow end, along with a secondary wading pool. The pool area includes a concrete deck with lounge chairs for sunny Athens afternoons.
Yes. Outdoor amenities include a full basketball court, tennis and pickleball courts, cornhole and lawn games area, wooded natural surroundings, lighted sports courts, a covered cabana with a bar area, and Adirondack chair seating.
Yes. The Redland Apartments offers academic-focused amenities, including a 24/7 computer lab with free printing and a meeting room. These spaces support students who want a place outside their apartment to focus, print class materials, or work with classmates.
Yes. The Redland Apartments offers high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property. This helps support studying, streaming, gaming, and daily online needs.
4. Shared Spaces and Community Programming
The Redland Apartments has a resident clubroom with lounge seating, a pool table, booth seating, community tables, a coffee bar with a mini fridge and microwave, wall-mounted TVs, a vaulted ceiling, and statement lighting. It is a comfortable place to meet friends, take a break, or spend time outside the apartment.
Yes. The Redland Apartments offers residence life programming built around belonging, connection, and support. The programming model, called P.A.W.S., is integrated with resident events that support philanthropic, academic, wellness, and social growth.
Yes. The Redland Apartments offers roommate matching services. Residents complete a questionnaire before moving in so the team may help match compatible roommates when needed.
5. Safety, Security, & Transportation
Yes. Bedrooms are individually keyed, giving each resident added privacy within their apartment.
The Redland Apartments offers unassigned parking with a $20 annual registration. Please contact the leasing office for current parking registration details and any vehicle requirements.
Yes. The Redland Apartments includes lighted sports courts to extend the time that residents can feel comfortable using our outdoor amenities.
Yes. The Redland Apartments has two bus stops on-site served by Route 12 Athens Transit. Bus fare is included with UGA tuition, and service runs every 15 to 20 minutes from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. while classes are in session.
6. Pet Policies
Yes. The Redland Apartments is pet-friendly. All pets and animals must be disclosed and approved before move-in.
A maximum of two animals per unit is permitted. Please contact the leasing office for help reviewing the pet approval process before signing a lease.
Yes. Aggressive breeds are not permitted, including but not limited to 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 any mix of these breeds.
No. Exotic animals are not permitted. This includes birds such as parrots and toucans, reptiles such as snakes, rodents such as ferrets, fish tanks, and insects.
Yes. Applicants must complete a pet profile through PetScreening, regardless of whether or not they have a pet.
Yes. There is a $35 monthly pet charge and a one-time $200 pet fee per pet.
Yes. The Redland Apartments offers a pet play area and off-leash dog park, giving approved pets a dedicated place to play close to home.
7. Management, Maintenance, & Leasing
Yes. The Redland Apartments has a helpful on-site management team dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive living environment. The team assists with maintenance requests, package delivery, lease questions, resident events, and day-to-day support during office hours.
Residents should submit maintenance requests online. Our on-site maintenance team will respond to each request as quickly as possible during normal business hours.
Prospective residents may apply online or contact the leasing office for help with availability, floor plan options, and next steps.
Residents who can financially qualify for our UGA off-campus apartments on their own do not need to secure a guarantor to sign their lease. Contact our leasing office for more information about our guarantor requirements.
Monthly installments may be paid online through the Resident Portal. For convenience, online payments are preferred. The transaction fee is waived when residents link their bank account by e-check.
Monthly installments are due on the first day of each month and are considered late on the fourth day of the month. A late fee applies after that date, so residents should plan to submit all payments through the Resident Portal on time.
Monthly installments include water, trash, sewage, internet, Wi-Fi, and pest control. Electricity is billed separately, and residents receive monthly utility statements electronically through the Resident Portal.
Residents are required to carry liability insurance as a condition of the housing contract. Residents may satisfy this requirement by enrolling in the Damage Waiver Program for a monthly fee or by purchasing liability insurance from a licensed agent and submitting proof of coverage. Please contact the leasing office for the most current insurance requirements before move-in.
Electricity is billed separately from monthly installments. Utility accounts are already established in the landlord’s name, and residents receive monthly statements electronically when their email address is verified in the Resident Portal. Each statement includes a link to the Resident Portal, where residents may pay the bill online.
Housing contract length depends on when the contract is signed, but typical housing contracts are 12 months to align with the University of Georgia academic calendar.
Short-term housing contracts are not offered at this time. Please contact the leasing office to ask about any other available alternatives.
Yes. The Redland Apartments offers a contract reassignment process if plans change. Residents are responsible for finding a qualified incoming resident, completing the Assignment Intent Form, paying the assignment fee, having the incoming resident apply and be approved, reaching a zero balance, turning in keys, and completing the required unit inspection. The current resident is fully released only after the incoming resident moves in.
8. General Property Information
The Redland Apartments is a garden-style student apartment property in Athens, Georgia. The property includes 154 units and 495 beds.
The Redland Apartments was built in 1988 and renovated in 2021. The property combines established Athens student housing with updated apartment and amenity features.
The Redland Apartments serves students attending the University of Georgia. Our student apartments near the University of Georgia offer furnished floor plans, private bedrooms, shared amenities, and a location near campus and Athens hotspots.
The Redland Apartments brings together furnished apartments, in-unit laundry, high-speed Wi-Fi, private bedrooms, resort-style pool spaces, fitness amenities, sports courts, pet-friendly policies, and on-site support in one UGA-focused living environment. These student apartments in Athens, GA, are designed for Bulldog life, from study sessions and wellness routines to game days and weekends around Athens.