Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Athens, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 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, near the peak rent of $702/month from October 2025.
Compared to national trends
Athens sits 64.0% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, making it a highly accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has a small total rental inventory of 66 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios and 2-bedrooms in Athens run around $700/month, 1-bedrooms are higher at $777/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms sit below the median at $630 and $685/month respectively.
Median rent
Median rent in Athens
$700/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Athens is $700 per month as of July 2026. This is 64% below the national average rent, or $1,245 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Athens
66
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 $715, whereas a house costs $625. 1-bedroom apartments in Athens run $777 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 | No Change | 315% | |
1 bedroom | $777 |  1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $700 | 3% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $629 | No Change | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $685 | No Change | 4% |
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 | $715 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $950 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $625 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$700
Last year
315%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$777
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$629
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$685
Last year
4%
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
$715
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$950
Houses
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
No Change
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
61%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Athens, OH is 8% lower than the median rent in Belpre, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
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Discover rentals in Athens, OH
3d 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
3d ago
9 W State St, Athens, OH 45701
Studio
-1 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Athens
54 Morris Ave #NA, Athens, OH 45701
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
Available Jul 15
3d ago
300 W State St, Athens, OH 45701
2–3 beds
1 bath
$425–$575
Apartment for rent
3d ago
465 Richland Ave, Athens, OH 45701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$775
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 Pomeroy Rd, Athens, OH 45701
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$625–$675
Apartment for rent
3d ago
11 S High St, Athens, OH 45701
2–4 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
186 Mill St, Athens, OH 45701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,160–$1,424
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
3d ago
1 Pomeroy Rd, Athens, OH 45701
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$625–$675
Apartment for rent
3d ago
11 S High St, Athens, OH 45701
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
149 E State St, Athens, OH 45701
Studio
1 bath
$985
Apartment for rent
3d ago
57 Franklin Ave, Athens, OH 45701
3 beds
1 bath
$625
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 July 18, 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 $1,245 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Athens average around $770/month and two-bedrooms approximately $730/month.
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).