Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Athens, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Athens, OH rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $700/month. Renters are paying $190 more per month than last year, while month-to-month rent is unchanged recently.
Compared to national trends
Athens rent is 64.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. This reflects its position as a smaller market with limited total rentals (67) and generally lower price points.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Athens rent for $700/month, 1-bedrooms for $788/month, and 2-bedrooms for $750/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms are priced lower, at $634/month and $685/month respectively.
What you'll pay
Apartments in Athens have a median rent of $730/month, while houses rent for $625/month. Apartments make up 52.5% of total rentals, with houses comprising 46.2%.
Median rent
Median rent in Athens
$700/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Athens is $700 per month as of June 2026. This is 64% below the national average rent, or $1,250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Athens
67
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 $730, whereas a house costs $625. 1-bedroom apartments in Athens run $788 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $865.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 | No Change | 315% | |
1 bedroom | $788 |  2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $750 | 3% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $634 | No Change | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $685 | 1% | 2% |
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 | $730 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $950 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $625 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$700
Last year
315%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$788
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$634
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$685
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
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
$730
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$950
Houses
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
1%
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
64%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Athens, OH is 58% lower than the median rent in Belpre, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
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52%Discover rentals in Athens, OH
14h 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
House for rent in Athens
14 University Estates Blvd, Athens, OH 45701
Studio
0 baths
$17,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Athens
E State St, Athens, OH 45701
Studio
0 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
19h ago
9 W State St, Athens, OH 45701
Studio
-1 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Hooper St, Athens, OH 45701
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,190–$1,610
Apartment for rent
14h ago
300 W State St, Athens, OH 45701
2–3 beds
1 bath
$425–$575
Apartment for rent
14h ago
465 Richland Ave, Athens, OH 45701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$775
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1 Pomeroy Rd, Athens, OH 45701
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$625–$675
Apartment for rent
14h ago
11 S High St, Athens, OH 45701
2–4 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
186 Mill St, Athens, OH 45701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,160–$1,424
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 4
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
18h ago
Verified
186 Mill St, Athens, OH 45701
1 bed
1 bath
$1,160
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 10
1d ago
300 W State St, Athens, OH 45701
3 beds
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1 Pomeroy Rd, Athens, OH 45701
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
14h ago
11 S High St, Athens, OH 45701
2 beds
1 bath
$700
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 June 6, 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 64% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,250 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?
Athens, OH rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $760 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $720 per month. Two-bedroom apartments actually cost slightly less than one-bedroom units in the current market.
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).