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$815 - 890
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The Summit at Coates Run
3.8
363 Richland Avenue Athens, OH
3 - 4 BR | May. 21, 2025
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25
$925
Spreading Oaks Village
7140-29 Selby Rd Athens, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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19
$950
23 Blick Avenue, Unit B
Athens, OH
3 BR | Available Now
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$450
178 North Congress Street, Unit 178
Athens, OH
3 BR | May. 1, 2025
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14
$745 - 825
River Annex
2 Andover RD Athens, OH
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$600
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19 1/2 B South Court Street
Athens, OH
2 BR | Available Now
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15556 SR 691
Nelsonville, OH
Studio | Available Now
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28
$795 - 1,750
River Park on South Green
36 N Mckinley Ave Athens, OH
Studio - 4 BR | Available Now
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$530 - 850
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Campus Heights
Deal
3.8
12 Carriage Hill Dr Athens, OH
1 - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
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19
$1,250
College Park Condominiums
247 W Union St Athens, OH
3 BR | Available Now
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Rivergate Apartments
10 Rufus St Athens, OH
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
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11
$599 - 600
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Court Street Apartments
19 1/2 S Court St Apartment A Athens, OH
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
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$499 - 649
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21 1/2 S. Court
Athens, OH
1 - 6 BR | Available Now
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$525 - 599
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14 1/2 S. Court St.
Athens, OH
4 BR | Available Now
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$589 - 799
University Courtyard - Athens, OH
4.0
366 Richland Ave Athens, OH
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
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$499 - 599
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Court Street Apartments
18 1/2 S Court Street Apt.a Athens, OH
4 BR | Available Now
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19 1/2 A South Court Street
Athens, OH
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Athens?

Athens Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $840 $800 - $890
1BR $870 $750 - $960
2BR $870 $790 - $1,300
3BR $1,380 $450 - $1,580
4+BR $640 $590 - $1,750
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Athens, OH on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 561 apartments available in Athens.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Athens, OH?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Athens is around $840 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Athens, OH?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Athens is around $870 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Athens, OH?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Athens is around $870 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Athens, OH?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Athens, the average rent price is $870 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,600 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Athens, OH?

Based on average rent prices in Athens, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $34,000 to live comfortably.

Find a Athens Apartment

Athens is the perfect picture of a quintessential college town. The population of the city is roughly 24,000. Many of these people work in some capacity for Ohio University, which employs over 2,100 academic staff, not to mention all the support and administrative positions it must fill.

Ohio University is also responsible for sustaining much of the other economic sectors in Athens. More than 23,000 students attend the main campus. This large population is responsible for sustaining much of the local economy, including the rental real estate and retail sectors. The University also provides recreation for the locals, as many people take in Bobcats games. They compete at a very high level in many NCAA Division I sports.

When to Search

As is the case with most college towns, there is a bit of an exodus from Athens apartments at the same time every year. Usually, students start giving their notice in April or May, and start leaving in May or June. If you start looking right at the start of this period, you should have your pick of apartments.

Staying in the Know

When you speak to Athens landlords, ask them what they require as part of their application process before you even meet with them. That way, you can be sure to be prepared. For instance, if they need to know your employment status, you can get a letter of employment prepared before you meet with them, allowing you to apply on the spot if you like the apartment.

Life in Athens

Transportation

The small population of Athens makes it perfectly navigable by foot. You'll notice a lot of cars on the streets though, as most locals drive almost everywhere they go. The University has a few public transportation services, mostly reserved for special occasions and for navigating the campus itself.

Where to play

The University is a great place to be entertained, as there are several groups on campus that perform regularly. The School of Theatre, and the Comedy for the Masses sketch comedy troupe are both good bets. If you'd rather get outside for your recreation, head out to Wayne National Forest. Court Street near the University and Union Street are where the most bars are located, with The Union being the most well known.

Campuses Nearby

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2024 Athens Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2024 key findings and figures for the Athens rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Athens and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Athens average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Athens Rent Prices Decrease From November to December

Athens rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a 0.0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Athens one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $745.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, Athens experienced a -0.45% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Athens two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,094.0.

December Prices: Athens vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Athens and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Athens over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Athens suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Athens suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Athens suburbs.

December 2024 Pricing Trends: Athens vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,134
$3,160
$2,389
$2,353
$1,914
$1,318
$1,255
$1,234
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

Athens Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Athens over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Athens average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Athens one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Athens and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Athens and suburbs

1 BR December 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR December 2 BR M/M % Change

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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