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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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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 2 Beds unit found at Kershaw Greene I priced from $360. Beaumont Greene has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $371. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kershaw Greene I2 bdr2BR,1BA$360
Beaumont Greene1 Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$371
HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENSSingle bed1BR,1BA$450
ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS AND NELSONVILLELARGE ONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$450
Kershaw Greene IIIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$707
Nelsonville School Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$893

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens County, OH

As of February 17, 2026 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 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.
18 W State St, Unit 18 1/218 W State St5BR,2BA$0.47
Nelsonville School Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.69
152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OUThree bedroom apartment3BR,1BA$0.46
Kershaw Greene I3 bdr3BR,2BA$0.73
Beaumont Greene2 Bedroom Unit w/Den2BR,1BA$0.94
160 Starr Rd, Unit 160160 Starr Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
140 Starr Rd, Unit 140140 Starr Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
21 S Court St2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.74
HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENSSingle bed1BR,1BA$0.60
ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS AND NELSONVILLELARGE ONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$0.60

Frequently Asked Questions about Athens County

What type of rentals are currently available in Athens County?

There are currently 82 Apartments for Rent in Athens County, OH with pricing that ranges from $450 to $2,235. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens County ranging from $450 to $2,000.

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 $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $730.

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 $2,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $486 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.

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