Cheap Homes for Rent in Athens County, OH from $400 (18 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Athens County.

property at 116 W Washington St

$450

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$450

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

116 W Washington St

AthensOH45701

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property at 204 Madison St

$650

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$650

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$650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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204 Madison St

NelsonvilleOH45764

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property at 593 Back St

$790

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$790

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$790

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Dec 31

593 Back St

NelsonvilleOH45764
property at 330 Elizabeth St

$790

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$790

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$790

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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330 Elizabeth St

NelsonvilleOH45764
property at 4 Sue Dr

$850

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$850

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$850

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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4 Sue Dr

AthensOH45701
property at 18 Spring St

$890

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$890

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2027

18 Spring St

ChaunceyOH45719

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENSSingle bed1BR,1BA$450
96 Hudson Avenue96 Hudson Avenue - 33BR,1BA$634
Kershaw Greene IVOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$644
149 East State Street149 East State Street - Unit...4BR,2BA$650
15 South High Street15 South High Street - Unit...7BR,2BA$685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens County, OH

As of August 20, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
40 East State Street40 East State Street - Unit...5BR,2BA$0.53
Nelsonville School Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.69
96 Hudson Avenue96 Hudson Avenue - 33BR,1.5BA$0.52
152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OUThree bedroom apartment3BR,1BA$0.60
Kershaw Greene II3 bdr3BR,2BA$0.80
38 N Court St38 N Court St4BR,2BA$0.64
100 Robbins Rd, Unit Apt B100 Robbins Rd2BR,1BA$0.82
Kershaw Greene IIITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Kershaw Greene I2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.93
HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENSSingle bed1BR,1BA$0.60

Frequently Asked Questions about Athens County

What type of rentals are currently available in Athens County?

There are currently 94 Apartments for Rent in Athens County, OH with pricing that ranges from $450 to $4,000. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens County ranging from $450 to $3,875.

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 $3,875 with an average monthly rent of $1,148.

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 $725 to $2,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $450 to $2,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $486 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.

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