Room for rent on the westside of Athens

**Students (part-time or full-time) or recent graduates receive first consideration.** I’m a professor, and my wife (on UGA staff) and I have been renting out our spare bedrooms to students and early carrer professionals since 2010. Dozens of renters have passed through our home over the years, from all different walks of life. We have taken pride in giving all of them an affordable and cozy place to call home. Perhaps you too will become part of our story?

We're on the west side of town, where all of the car dealerships are. You can get to campus via the #20 bus line, but it's a 15-20 minute walk to the closest bus stop. Most of our renters have used on-street parking for their cars. Some have used the bus, but they usually get tired of walking and enduring the 25-30 minute bus ride and eventually get a car.

We're in our 40s, which means we don't want to hear any sound after 11 p. m. from your room (including voice chat from playing MMOs and other games). This might remind students of the problems of living with their parents; therefore, the $499 rate.

I'm a huge stickler for tenants paying their rent by the 1st of the month, with waiver of the late fee if paid by the 5th of the month. My reminders to pay rent starting on the first of the month might annoy people; hence the $499/month rent.

We adore our black Bombay kitty, but unfortunately he does not take well to other animals, so I am afraid you would not be able to bring in any pets that cannot live in some sort of bowl or box. That also explains the $499/month rent.

Here are the good reasons to rent from me:

* The lease can be broken at any time; there is no year-long lock in for you. If you need to move out, all I'll need is 30 days notice.

* The bedroom has a spacious walk-in closet; perfect for folks with extra storage needs.

* Just put your dishes in the dishwasher, and I can put them away where you want them. It's no trouble at all.

* The house is in a nice, quiet, and safe suburban neighborhood. The oldest houses are around 15 years old; most are under 10 years old, so the neighborhood still looks fairly new.

* You will have your own designated shelf in our fridge and kitchen pantry, and we can always make room for whatever pots and pans you have.

* There is a back and front porch with lots of shrubs and greenery, which is an awesome place to sit and study or chill on our rocking chair during the more outdoorsy months.

* Broadband/wifi is available, and its cost is split among the residents along with power, water, and trash pick-up.

No dankness, no yearlong commitments, no annoyances? You've come to the right place. Stop by our house for a no pressure, no gimmicks tour to see if we're a good fit for you. The room is available now, although a later move-in can be negotiated.