Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Athens, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Athens rent stands today
Athens, OH rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $700/month. Renters are paying $59 more per month than last year, while month-to-month rent is unchanged recently.
Compared to national trends
Athens is 63.4% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, making it one of the more accessible markets for renters seeking value in Ohio. The city's median rent remains well below the national level.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Athens run at $700/month, 1-bedrooms at $777/month, and 2-bedrooms at $714/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms are lower at $625 and $685/month respectively. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom size in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Athens
$700/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Athens is $700 per month as of August 2026. This is 63% below the national average rent, or $1,210 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Athens
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Athens rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Athens, OH
Average rent prices in Athens have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Athens, OH
Rent prices in Athens vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Athens is $717, whereas a house costs $600. 1-bedroom apartments in Athens run $777 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 |  49% | 315% | |
1 bedroom | $777 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $714 | 1% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $625 | 4% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $685 | 31% | 43% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Athens, OH.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $717 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $600 | 53% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
49%
Last year
315%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$777
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$714
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$685
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
43%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Athens, OH.
Apartments
Average rent
$717
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$600
Last 30 days
53%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Athens, OH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Athens, OH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Athens and Belpre by all bedroom counts and property types.
Athens
63%lower than the national median
52%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Athens, OH is 24% lower than the median rent in Belpre, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
Discover rentals in Athens, OH
19h ago
300 W State St, Athens, OH 45701
2–3 beds
1 bath
$425–$575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
9 Brown Ave, Athens, OH 45701
4 beds
2 baths
$486
House for rent
Available May 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
9 Brown Ave, Athens, OH 45701
4 beds
2 baths
$486
House for rent
Available May 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
65 Franklin Ave, Athens, OH 45701
5 beds
2 baths
$495
House for rent
Available May 6
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
E State St, Athens, OH 45701
Studio
0 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
9 W State St, Athens, OH 45701
Studio
-1 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Hooper St, Athens, OH 45701
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,215–$1,625
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
186 Mill St, Athens, OH 45701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,160–$1,424
Apartment for rent
Available May 11
1h ago
5 Cardinal Ln, Athens, OH 45701
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$550–$777
Apartment for rent
13h ago
118 Franklin Ave, Athens, OH 45701
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$630–$715
Apartment for rent
13h ago
99 E State St, Athens, OH 45701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$850
Apartment for rent
19h ago
300 W State St, Athens, OH 45701
2–3 beds
1 bath
$425–$575
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
186 Mill St, Athens, OH 45701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,160–$1,424
Apartment for rent
Available May 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
Euclid Dr, Athens, OH 45701
3 beds
1 bath
$600
House for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
11 Cardinal Ln #11C, Athens, OH 45701
1 bed
1 bath
$777
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Athens
39 Walker St, Athens, OH 45701
4 beds
2 baths
$600
House for rent
Available May 6
1h ago
5 Cardinal Ln, Athens, OH 45701
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
13h ago
4 Spring St, Athens, OH 45701
1 bed
1 bath
$720
Apartment for rent
13h ago
118 Franklin Ave, Athens, OH 45701
1 bed
1 bath
$715
Apartment for rent
19h ago
300 W State St, Athens, OH 45701
3 beds
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Athens, OH
Quick answers to common questions about the Athens rental market.
How much is rent in Athens?
The average rent in Athens is $700 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Athens?
Average rent prices in Athens have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Athens rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Athens is 63% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,210 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Athens?
To comfortably afford rent in Athens, you'd need to earn approximately $28,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Athens?
March offers the best rental deals in Athens, with rents running about 14.3% lower than the peak pricing in November.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).