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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

296 E State St

AthensOH45701

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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 II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $736. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENSSingle bed1BR,1BA$450
Kershaw Greene II2 bdr2BR,1BA$736
Kershaw Greene IIITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$760

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens County, OH

As of April 04, 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 2 Bedroom Unit w/Den Model at Beaumont Greene starting at $977 with a $0.94 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Athens County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OUThree bedroom apartment3BR,1BA$0.46
Beaumont Greene2 Bedroom Unit w/Den2BR,1BA$0.94
Kershaw Greene IIITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Kershaw Greene I2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.93
Kershaw Greene II2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.86
Nelsonville School Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
21 S Court St2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.74
HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENSSingle bed1BR,1BA$0.60
15577 Ohio 691, Unit 115577 Ohio 6911BR,1BA$1.19
41 Hooper St, Unit 41 B41 Hooper St1BR,1BA$1.07

Frequently Asked Questions about Athens County

What type of rentals are currently available in Athens County?

There are currently 83 Apartments for Rent in Athens County, OH with pricing that ranges from $450 to $2,235. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens County ranging from $450 to $1,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Athens County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Athens County ranges from $450 to $1,800 with an average monthly rent of $820.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Athens County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Athens County range from $550 to $2,235, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $450 to $1,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $486 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.

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