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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens County, OH from $450 (56 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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$525
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Base Rent$525
Total Monthly Price$525
179 N Lancaster St, Unit 179.5
179 N Lancaster StAthens, OH 45701
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$600
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Base Rent$600
Total Monthly Price$600
2 Elliott St, Unit 2.5
2 Elliott StAthens, OH 45701
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$625 - $650
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Base Rent$625 - $650
Total Monthly Price$625 - $650
30 E Carpenter St
30 E Carpenter StAthens, OH 45701
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$650
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Base Rent$650
Total Monthly Price$650
6 Elliott St, Unit C
6 Elliott StAthens, OH 45701
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$650
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Base Rent$650
Total Monthly Price$650
176 Mill St, Unit 2
176 Mill StAthens, OH 45701
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$650 - $700
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Base Rent$650 - $700
Total Monthly Price$650 - $700
84 N Court St
84 N Court StAthens, OH 45701
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$650
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Base Rent$650
Total Monthly Price$650
169 Mill St, Unit 169
169 Mill StAthens, OH 45701
15 S Shafer St, Unit UC #402
15 S Shafer St
AthensOH45701
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$650
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Base Rent$650
Total Monthly Price$650
4 Elliott St, Unit A
4 Elliott StAthens, OH 45701
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$695
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Base Rent$695
Total Monthly Price$695
527 Richland Ave, Unit 527.5 Richland Avenue
527 Richland AveAthens, OH 45701
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$720 - $980Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1
Beckford Place
36 Poston RdThe Plains, OH 45780
8000 Rolling Hills Dr
AthensOH45701
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$725
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Base Rent$725
Total Monthly Price$725
19 W Washington St, Unit 3rd Floor
19 W Washington StAthens, OH 45701
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$750
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Base Rent$750
Total Monthly Price$750
15577 Ohio 691, Unit 1
15577 Ohio 691Nelsonville, OH 45764
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$770 - $1,6101 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Monticello Village
6 Monticello DrAthens, OH 45701
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$788 - $8931 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Kershaw Greene I
9309 OH-682Athens, OH 45701
208 1/2 W Washington St
AthensOH45701
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$865 - $1,225Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Campus Heights Student
12 Carriage Hill DrAthens, OH 45701
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$900 - $1,200
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Base Rent$900 - $1,200
Total Monthly Price$900 - $1,200
86 W State St
86 W State StAthens, OH 45701
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$900
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Base Rent$900
Total Monthly Price$900
140 Starr Rd, Unit 140
140 Starr RdNelsonville, OH 45764
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$900
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Base Rent$900
Total Monthly Price$900
80 Crihfield Dr, Unit 80
80 Crihfield DrNelsonville, OH 45764
35 Roy Ave
The PlainsOH45780
33 Roy Ave
The PlainsOH45780
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$950
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Base Rent$950
Total Monthly Price$950
150 Starr Rd, Unit 150
150 Starr RdNelsonville, OH 45764
8 Hooper St
AthensOH45701
4 Sue Dr
AthensOH45701
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$1,000
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Base Rent$1,000
Total Monthly Price$1,000
160 Starr Rd, Unit 160
160 Starr RdNelsonville, OH 45764
130 Starr Rd
NelsonvilleOH45764
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS AND NELSONVILLE
15577 State Route 691Nelsonville, OH 45764
9 Brown Ave
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15 S Shafer St
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37 Walker
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39 Walker
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47 1st St
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3 Bedroom Apartments
96 Hudson Avenue
96-100 Hudson AveAthens, OH 45701
98 Hudson Ave
AthensOH45701
100 Hudson Ave
AthensOH45701
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Putnam Square Apartments
24 Home StAthens, OH 45701
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments
149 East State Street
149 E State StAthens, OH 45701
61 1st St
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Kershaw Greene II
8278 Luhrig RdAthens, OH 45701
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1 to 7 Bedroom Apartments
15 South High Street
15 S High StAthens, OH 45701
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
11 1/2 South High Street
11 S High StAthens, OH 45701
103 E State St
AthensOH45701
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1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments
40 East State Street
40 E State StAthens, OH 45701
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Sandstone Apartments
100 N Plains RdThe Plains, OH 45780
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Spreading Oaks Village
7140 Selby RdAthens, OH 45701
99 E State St
AthensOH45701
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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 | $964 | $720 | $1,200 |
| Athens County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,129 | $450 | $1,800 |
| Athens County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,243 | $675 | $2,900 |
| Athens County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,334 | $525 | $2,250 |
| Athens County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $625 | $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 |
| 149 East State Street | 149 East State Street - Unit... | 4BR, 2BA | $650 |
| Kershaw Greene II | 1 bdr | 1BR, 1BA | $683 |
| 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 |
| Kershaw Greene III | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $760 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens County, OH
As of September 22, 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 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. |
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| 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 |
| 21 S Court St | 3 Bedroom | 3BR, 1BA | $0.50 |
| 160 Starr Rd, Unit 160 | 160 Starr Rd | 2BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| 140 Starr Rd, Unit 140 | 140 Starr Rd | 2BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| Kershaw Greene III | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $0.87 |
| Kershaw Greene I | 2 bdr | 2BR, 1BA | $0.93 |
| 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 $990.
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 17 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 $322 which is $668 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Athens County.
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