Cheap Homes for Rent in Athens County, OH from $400 (20 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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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

116 W Washington St

AthensOH45701

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property at 7600 Heatherstone Dr

$625 - $675

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 31

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property at 1212 Garden Hill Rd

$725

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$725

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$725

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

1212 Garden Hill Rd

GuysvilleOH45735
property at 17561 Truetown Rd

$740

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$740

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$740

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

17561 Truetown Rd

MillfieldOH45761
property at 989 Old US Route 33

$745

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$745

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

property at 593 Back St

$790

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Dec 31

593 Back St

NelsonvilleOH45764

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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. HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $450. 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
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 May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens County area is the $0.50 price per square foot 12 E Carpenter St Model at 12 E Carpenter St in the starting from $695. 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.
12 E Carpenter St12 E Carpenter St4BR,2BA$0.50
152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OUThree bedroom apartment3BR,1BA$0.46
17124 Truetown Rd, Unit AptB17124 Truetown Rd2BR,1BA$0.69
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 II2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.86
Kershaw Greene I2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.42
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 88 Apartments for Rent in Athens County, OH with pricing that ranges from $450 to $2,900. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Athens County ranging from $475 to $4,165.

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 $4,165 with an average monthly rent of $1,094.

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 $1,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $486 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.

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