Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
Ohio University, OH

Median rent

Median rent in The Plains

$700/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in The Plains is $700 per month as of June 2026. This is 64% below the national average rent, or $1,250 less per month.

$0.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in The Plains

70

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of The Plains rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Ohio University, OH

Average rent prices in The Plains have increased by 8% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Ohio University, OH

Rent prices in The Plains vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in The Plains is $717, whereas a house costs $625. 1-bedroom apartments in The Plains run $777 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $750.

Listings

Studio

$700

-

309%

1 bedroom

$777

-

5%

2 bedroom

$714

-

27%

3 bedroom

$634

-

18%

4 bedroom

$685

-

70%

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last year

309%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$777

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$714

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$634

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$685

Last year

70%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ohio University, 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.

Discover rentals in Ohio University, OH

38 N Plains Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in The Plains

38 North Plains Road - Singl...

38 N Plains Rd, The Plains, OH 45780

4 beds

2 baths

$371

House for rent

Available Aug 31

Westview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

Westview Apartments

300 W State St, Athens, OH 45701

2–3 beds

1 bath

$425–$575

Apartment for rent

9 Brown Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Athens

9 Brown Avenue - Single House

9 Brown Ave, Athens, OH 45701

4 beds

2 baths

$486

House for rent

Available May 6

9 Brown Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Athens

9 Brown Avenue - Singl...

9 Brown Ave, Athens, OH 45701

4 beds

2 baths

$486

House for rent

Available May 6

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Frequently asked questions for Ohio University, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the The Plains rental market.

How much is rent in The Plains?

The average rent in The Plains is $700 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in The Plains?

Average rent prices in The Plains have increased by 8% since last year.

How does The Plains rent compare to the national average?

Rent in The Plains 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 The Plains?

To comfortably afford rent in The Plains, you'd need to earn approximately $28,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).