Last updated on November 2, 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 October 2026. This is 63% below the national average rent, or $1,200 less per month.

$0.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in The Plains

85

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of The Plains rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 $739, whereas a house costs $650. 1-bedroom apartments in The Plains run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $977.

Listings

Studio

$678

-

8%

1 bedroom

$775

-

1%

2 bedroom

$838

-

41%

3 bedroom

$625

-

23%

4 bedroom

$700

-

8%

Studio

Average rent

$678

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$838

Last year

41%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$625

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last year

8%

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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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–$550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
65 Franklin Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Athens

65 Franklin Avenue - Single House

65 Franklin Ave, Athens, OH 45701

5 beds

2 baths

$495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6 Brown Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Athens

6 Brown Avenue - Singl...

6 Brown Ave, Athens, OH 45701

3 beds

1.5 baths

$513

Price dropped $256Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 October 31, 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 63% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,200 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).

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