Beechwood Homes for Rent

Beechwood in Athens is a neighborhood undergoing commercial change and residential renovation. Alps Road is the area's commercial strip with shopping centers, restaurants and grocery stores, including the newly developed Beechwood Shopping Center and Alps Village Shopping Center. Popular dining options include Another Broken Egg Café and Blind Pig Tavern. The residential landscape is characterized by ranch-style and split-level homes from the late 1950s and early 1960s, many featuring three to five bedrooms and updated kitchens and flooring. Buyers can also find custom-built mini-mansions, as well as condominiums with one to three-bedroom units. Bishop Park, located 2 miles north, is a community hub with sports facilities and a playground. The park also hosts the Athens Farmers Market. Memorial Park, 2.5 miles away, features walking trails, a fishing pond and Bear Hollow Zoo. Beechwood is 3 miles from downtown Athens and the University of Georgia, with public transportation available via ACC Transit. St. Mary’s Hospital is about a mile away, and major routes like Atlanta Highway and Inner Loop 10 can be accessed nearby. Clarke Central High School and Athens Academy are highly rated schools that serve the area. The neighborhood has a crime rate lower than the national average, contributing to its appeal for families.