Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens County, OH from $300 (33 Rentals)
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100 Robbins Rd, Unit Apt. D

Kershaw Greene III

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HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS
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127 W State St

116 N Congress St

35 S May Ave

71 S May Ave

9 Brown Ave

23 N Congress St

65 Franklin Ave

103 Franklin Ave

100 Hudson Ave
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98 Hudson Ave

48 Madison Ave

6 Brown Ave

61 1st St

14 Central Ave
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45 Mound St

47 1st St

85 N Lancaster St

39 Walker

48 Moore Ave

6 Coulson St

186 W Washington St

120 N Congress St

116 Grosvenor St
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39 Woodward Ave

8 Foster Pl
Athens County, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Athens County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Athens County Studio Apartments | $825 | $720 | $930 |
Athens County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $817 | $540 | $980 |
Athens County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,024 | $675 | $1,350 |
Athens County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,006 | $550 | $2,097 |
Athens County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $725 | $499 | $875 |
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Cheapest Available Athens County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens County, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Beaumont Greene priced from $385. HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $675. 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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Beaumont Greene | 2 Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $385 |
HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS | Two bed | 2BR,2BA | $675 |
ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS AND NELSONVILLE | LARGE TWO BEDROOM | 2BR,2BA | $675 |
Kershaw Greene II | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $736 |
Nelsonville School Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $783 |
Monticello Village | 3x1.5 1150 | 3BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens County, OH
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens County area is the $0.47 price per square foot 18 W State St Model at 18 W State St, Unit 18 1/2 in the starting from $700. The second greatest value Athens County apartment is the Three bedroom apartment Model at 152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OU starting at $550 with a $0.46 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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18 W State St, Unit 18 1/2 | 18 W State St | 5BR,2BA | $0.47 |
152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OU | Three bedroom apartment | 3BR,1BA | $0.46 |
The Summit at Coates Run | York - Renovated | 3BR,3BA | $0.76 |
Beaumont Greene | 2 Bedroom Unit w/Den | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Kershaw Greene II | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
Nelsonville School Commons | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
12 Rallen Dr, Unit B | 12 Rallen Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
21 S Court St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS AND NELSONVILLE | LARGE ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS | Single bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens County Apartments
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 13 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 $439 which is $481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Athens County.
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