
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens County, OH from $400 (59 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Athens County.


116 W Washington St

18 S Court St

204 Madison St

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527 Richland Ave, Unit 527.5 Richland Avenue

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25 N Congress St, Unit 25A

Beckford Place

8000 Rolling Hills Dr

Kershaw Greene III

Monticello Village
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593 Back St

330 Elizabeth St

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100 Robbins Rd, Unit Apt B

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65 Main St, Unit A

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8000 Rolling Hills Rd, Unit 86

4 Sue Dr

Campus Heights Student

18 Spring St

Kershaw Greene I

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140 Starr Rd, Unit 140
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80 Crihfield Dr, Unit 80

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86 W State St

50 Madison Ave

17146 Truetown Rd

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150 Starr Rd, Unit 150

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6230 Radford Rd, Unit A

16 Spring St

5144 Washington Rd

130 Starr Rd

4 Sue Dr
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160 Starr Rd, Unit 160

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2 Harris Rd, Unit Upper

ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS AND NELSONVILLE

127 W State St

9 Brown Ave

39 Walker

47 1st St

186 W Washington St

98 Hudson Ave

100 Hudson Ave
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96 Hudson Avenue

Putnam Square Apartments

Kershaw Greene IV

149 East State Street

15 S Shafer St

120 N Congress St

61 1st St

116 N Congress St

15 South High Street

11 1/2 South High Street
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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 | $850 | $700 | $1,200 |
| Athens County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,110 | $450 | $1,800 |
| Athens County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,135 | $675 | $2,900 |
| Athens County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $725 | $2,550 |
| Athens County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,555 | $575 | $3,200 |
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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. 96 Hudson Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $634. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS | Single bed | 1BR,1BA | $450 |
| 96 Hudson Avenue | 96 Hudson Avenue - 3 | 3BR,1BA | $634 |
| Kershaw Greene IV | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $644 |
| 149 East State Street | 149 East State Street - Unit... | 4BR,2BA | $650 |
| 15 South High Street | 15 South High Street - Unit... | 7BR,2BA | $685 |
| 11 1/2 South High Street | 11 1/2 South High Street - Unit... | 4BR,1BA | $700 |
| 40 East State Street | 40 East State Street - Unit... | 5BR,2BA | $715 |
| Beckford Place | Studio Deluxe Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| Kershaw Greene II | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $736 |
| Kershaw Greene III | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $760 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens County, OH
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens County area is the $0.53 price per square foot 40 East State Street - Unit... Model at 40 East State Street in the starting from $715. The second greatest value Athens County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Nelsonville School Commons starting at $893 with a $0.69 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 East State Street | 40 East State Street - Unit... | 5BR,2BA | $0.53 |
| Nelsonville School Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| 96 Hudson Avenue | 96 Hudson Avenue - 3 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.52 |
| 152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OU | Three bedroom apartment | 3BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| The Summit at Coates Run | York - Renovated | 3BR,3BA | $0.75 |
| Kershaw Greene I | 3 bdr | 3BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| 100 Robbins Rd, Unit Apt B | 100 Robbins Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Kershaw Greene II | 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 |
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 $980.
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 21 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 $347 which is $633 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Athens County.
Expert Rental Resources
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.