The Red & Black Teams Up with ApartmentsForAthens: A New Era for Student Housing

Starting Friday, September 13th, a new chapter in student housing begins as The Red & Black announces ApartmentsForAthens as the official student housing website for The Red & Black Publishing Company. This exciting partnership aims to improve the The Red & Black Publishing Company’s housing website, promising an enhanced user experience for students, faculty, and Athens’ residents. 

A Glimpse into The Red & Black’s Storied Past

To understand the significance of this partnership, it’s essential to appreciate the history behind The Red & Black. As the largest student-led news organization in Georgia, The Red & Black has been a cornerstone of the Athens community since 1893. Initially founded as a University of Georgia operated paper, The Red & Black has been an independent organization since 1980. Now, it has been cemented as a prominent platform that covers news, events, and issues pertinent to the University of Georgia (UGA) and the broader Athens area. The Red & Black is a highly respected, award-winning publication with many honors such as, membership in the Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker 100 and being the first student organization member of the Institution for Nonprofit News.

The Red & Black has always been more than just a publication; it’s been a reflection of the Athens community’s spirit and a resource for students and residents alike. Over the years, it has expanded its resources to include guides, podcasts, an off-campus housing section, and more.

What It Means for Housing in Athens, GA

The new partnership with ApartmentsForAthens represents a strategic enhancement to The Red &Black’s housing website. ApartmentsForAthens offers a custom off-campus search tailored to the needs of UGA students, university faculty, and Athens’ residents. The site provides a comprehensive, user-friendly experience, allowing users to filter through off-campus housing options near the UGA campus to best fit their needs. Beyond finding an apartment, ApartmentsForAthens, like the Red & Black, takes pride in being a local resource. Users can explore UGA student guides, a student-answered Q&A section, and an engaging social media presence.

The Partnership: Why This Matters

For both current and prospective students, finding suitable housing can often be an exhausting task. The collaboration between The Red & Black and ApartmentsForAthens will simplify this process for thousands of renters each year.

The new partnership not only enhances the user experience but also aligns with The Red & Black’s and ApartmentsForAthens’ shared values. Both commit to being a valuable service to the Athens community and providing formative, hands-on experience for UGA students.

Integrating UGA student experience and expertise is foundational for ApartmentsForAthens. In 2022, a team of four Dawgs helped to build ApartmentsForAthens.com with students at its center. By sustaining student talent throughout the present day, ApartmentsForAthens is first to connect with student trends, preferences, and digital habits. Whether you’re a student pursing journalism, marketing, sales, or entrepreneurship, you’re future looks bright under both companies.

Looking Ahead: What’s Next

In 2025 and beyond, we will continue to forge partnerships within the local community and university to best support UGA’s students. We look forward to continuing our mission to identify challenges students face when making off-campus housing decisions and creating custom solutions to increase student confidence throughout their search for home near campus.

This collaboration joins a prestigious group of newspapers partnerships across the southeast. In Gainesville, FL, SwampRentals.com is proud to be featured as a housing resource for Independent Florida Alligator. In Tuscaloosa, AL, ApartmentsForLegends.com is prominent collaborator with the Crimson White.