Morrison Avenue advances Hilltop Athens, a 222-bed student housing development near the University of Georgia

ATHENS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morrison Avenue Capital Partners, a real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily and student housing development and acquisitions in the Southeast, today announced the recent closing and construction start of Hilltop Athens, a new 222-bed purpose-built student housing community in Athens, Ga. The project aims to address increasing demand for quality student housing in the area.

Located within a mile of the University of Georgia campus and downtown Athens at 218 North Avenue, Hilltop Athens offers a combination of luxury townhomes and garden-style flats as well as community amenities including a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, and grilling pavilion. Floor plans range from one to four bedrooms and feature luxury countertops, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer and dryers, high-speed internet, smart-home technology, and private outdoor space.

The project builds on Morrison Avenue’s momentum with the Hilltop brand, with Hilltop Auburn in Auburn, Alabama currently under construction and fully preleased for the 2026-2027 academic year.

“We look forward to delivering this community to meet the needs of the growing University of Georgia student population,” said Hansen Babington, partner at Morrison Avenue Capital Partners. “We’re committed to providing an unmatched student housing experience to residents who desire design-forward spaces that are walkable to campus.”

Construction at Hilltop Athens is underway led by Athens-based Cloverleaf Construction. Local property manager, CollegeTown Properties, will manage the property. Renasant Bank provided debt financing. Hilltop Athens is set to be delivered ahead of the fall 2027 semester.

About Morrison Avenue Capital Partners

Morrison Avenue Capital Partners is a real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily and student housing development and acquisitions in the Southeast. The company’s tenured team leverages a data-driven approach to unlock actionable opportunities and deliver superior risk-adjusted returns to investors. Founded in 2012, Morrison Avenue has approximately $900 million in assets under management. For more information, visit www.morrisonavenuecapital.com.