Cheap Homes for Rent in Athens County, OH from $400 (16 Rentals)

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

property at 116 W Washington St

$475

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$475

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$475

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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116 W Washington St

AthensOH45701
property at 7807 OH-56

$492

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$492

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$492

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7807 OH-56, Unit C

7807 OH-56
AthensOH45701

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property at 7600 Heatherstone Dr

$725

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$725

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$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 6626 Ervin Rd

$745 - $1,045

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$745 - $1,045

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1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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6626 Ervin Rd

AthensOH45701

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property at 593 Back St

$790

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$790

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Dec 31

593 Back St

NelsonvilleOH45764

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 July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens County area is the $0.52 price per square foot 96 Hudson Avenue - 3 Model at 96 Hudson Avenue in the starting from $634. The second greatest value Athens County apartment is the Three bedroom apartment Model at 152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OU starting at $550 with a $0.46 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.
96 Hudson Avenue96 Hudson Avenue - 33BR,1.5BA$0.52
152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OUThree bedroom apartment3BR,1BA$0.46
The Summit at Coates RunYork - Renovated3BR,3BA$0.75
160 Starr Rd, Unit 160160 Starr Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
140 Starr Rd, Unit 140140 Starr Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
Kershaw Greene IIITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Kershaw Greene I2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.93
Kershaw Greene II2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.86
21 S Court St2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.74
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 76 Apartments for Rent in Athens County, OH with pricing that ranges from $450 to $2,900. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens County ranging from $475 to $2,400.

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 $475 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $807.

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 $475 to $1,825. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $486 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.

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