15 S Shafer St, Unit 2104, Unit 2104
15 S Shafer St
AthensOH45701
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens County, OH from $400 (39 Rentals)
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$450 - $1,3501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS
13050 Hawks Nest RdAthens, OH 45701
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$540 - $590
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1Total Monthly Price
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$540 - $590
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48 Converse St
48 Converse StChauncey, OH 45719
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$5401 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 30
3 Jacobs Ave, Unit B, Unit B
3 Jacobs AveChauncey, OH 45719
15 S Shafer St, Unit 2005, Unit 2005
15 S Shafer St
AthensOH45701
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18 S Court St
14-18 S Court StAthens, OH 45701
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$590
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19 E Clearview Dr, Unit A, Unit A
19 E Clearview DrAthens, OH 45701
7600 Heatherstone Dr
AthensOH45701
8000 Rolling Hills Dr
AthensOH45701
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$695
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4 Bedroom Apartment Available May 10Total Monthly Price
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12 E Carpenter St
12 E Carpenter StAthens, OH 45701
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$700
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17124 Truetown Rd, Unit AptB, Unit AptB
17124 Truetown RdMillfield, OH 45761
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$707 - $9151 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Kershaw Greene III
9327 State Route 682Athens, OH 45701
1212 Garden Hill Rd
GuysvilleOH45735
17561 Truetown Rd
MillfieldOH45761
989 Old US Route 33
ShadeOH45776
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$770 - $1,7201 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Monticello Village
6 Monticello DrAthens, OH 45701
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$790
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 10Total Monthly Price
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$790
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100 Robbins Rd, Unit Apt B, Unit Apt B
100 Robbins RdNelsonville, OH 45764
593 Back St
NelsonvilleOH45764
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41 S Plains Rd, Unit B, Unit B
41 S Plains Rd
The PlainsOH45780
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$800
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 20Total Monthly Price
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15577 Ohio 691, Unit 1, Unit 1
15577 Ohio 691Nelsonville, OH 45764
7 Main St, Unit A, Unit A
7 Main St
The PlainsOH45780
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Kershaw Greene I
9309 OH-682Athens, OH 45701
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ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS AND NELSONVILLE
15577 State Route 691Nelsonville, OH 45764
127 W State St
AthensOH45701
9 Brown Ave
AthensOH45701
39 Walker
AthensOH45701
47 1st St
AthensOH45701
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186 W Washington St
AthensOH45701
98 Hudson Ave
AthensOH45701
100 Hudson Ave
AthensOH45701
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Putnam Square Apartments
24 Home StAthens, OH 45701
120 N Congress St
AthensOH45701
61 1st St
AthensOH45701
116 N Congress St
AthensOH45701
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Sandstone Apartments
100 N Plains RdThe Plains, OH 45780
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Kershaw Greene II
8278 Luhrig RdAthens, OH 45701
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Spreading Oaks Village
7140 Selby RdAthens, OH 45701
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101 S Shafer St
101 S Shafer StAthens, OH 45701
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30-34 Hickory St
30-34 Hickory StAthens, OH 45701
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Athens County, OH Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Athens County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens County Studio Apartments | $865 | $865 | $865 |
| Athens County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $808 | $450 | $1,335 |
| Athens County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,081 | $675 | $1,524 |
| Athens County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,115 | $550 | $2,235 |
| Athens County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,015 | $575 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Athens County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens County, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS priced from $450. Kershaw Greene III has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $707. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS | Single bed | 1BR,1BA | $450 |
| Kershaw Greene III | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $707 |
| Kershaw Greene I | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $736 |
| Kershaw Greene II | 3 bdr | 3BR,2BA | $893 |
| Campus Heights Student | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens County, OH
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens County area is the $0.46 price per square foot Three bedroom apartment Model at 152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OU in the starting from $550. The second greatest value Athens County apartment is the 3 bdr Model at Kershaw Greene II starting at $893 with a $0.80 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Athens County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OU | Three bedroom apartment | 3BR,1BA | $0.46 |
| Kershaw Greene II | 3 bdr | 3BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| 17124 Truetown Rd, Unit AptB | 17124 Truetown Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| 160 Starr Rd, Unit 160 | 160 Starr Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 140 Starr Rd, Unit 140 | 140 Starr Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 150 Starr Rd, Unit 150 | 150 Starr Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Kershaw Greene I | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| 21 S Court St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS | Single bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| 19 E Clearview Dr, Unit A | 19 E Clearview Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Athens County?
The cheapest apartment in Athens County is HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS which is listed at $450, while the average apartment in Athens County costs $975.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Athens County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Athens County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Athens County?
Cheap apartments in Athens County have an average cost of $542 which is $433 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Athens County.
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