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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, OH from $450 (66 Rentals)
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HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS
13050 Hawks Nest RdAthens, OH 45701
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$525
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Base Rent$525
Total Monthly Price$525
179 N Lancaster St, Unit 179.5
179 N Lancaster StAthens, OH 45701
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$575
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Base Rent$575
Total Monthly Price$575
26 Hocking St, Unit B
26 Hocking StAthens, OH 45701
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$600
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2 Elliott St, Unit 2.5
2 Elliott StAthens, OH 45701
9 W State St
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$625 - $650
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30 E Carpenter St
30 E Carpenter StAthens, OH 45701
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$650
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Base Rent$650
Total Monthly Price$650
169 Mill St, Unit 169
169 Mill StAthens, OH 45701
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$650
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Base Rent$650
Total Monthly Price$650
30 Hocking St, Unit C
30 Hocking StAthens, OH 45701
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$650 - $700
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Base Rent$650 - $700
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84 N Court St
84 N Court StAthens, OH 45701
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$650
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6 Elliott St, Unit C
6 Elliott StAthens, OH 45701
174 Mill St
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$650
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176 Mill St, Unit 2
176 Mill StAthens, OH 45701
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$675 - $845
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8666 Rock Riffle Rd
8666 Rock Riffle RdAthens, OH 45701
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$695
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527 Richland Ave, Unit 527.5 Richland Avenue
527 Richland AveAthens, OH 45701
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$700 - $725
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Base Rent$700 - $725
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38 N Court St
38 N Court StAthens, OH 45701
78 E State St
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92 W Union St
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8000 Rolling Hills Dr
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$770 - $1,6101 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Monticello Village
6 Monticello DrAthens, OH 45701
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$788 - $8931 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Kershaw Greene I
9309 OH-682Athens, OH 45701
208 W Washington St
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15 S High St
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7 Atlantic St
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$825
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Base Rent$825
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8000 Rolling Hills Rd, Unit 86
8000 Rolling Hills RdAthens, OH 45701
208 1/2 W Washington St
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$865 - $1,225Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Campus Heights Student
12 Carriage Hill DrAthens, OH 45701
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$900 - $1,200
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86 W State St
86 W State StAthens, OH 45701
127 W State St
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9 Brown Ave
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39 Walker
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47 1st St
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133 Franklin Ave
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37 Walker
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186 W Washington St
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118 Franklin Ave
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3 Bedroom Apartments
96 Hudson Avenue
96-100 Hudson AveAthens, OH 45701
98 Hudson Ave
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100 Hudson Ave
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Putnam Square Apartments
24 Home StAthens, OH 45701
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120 N Congress St
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments
149 East State Street
149 E State StAthens, OH 45701
15 S Shafer St
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26 S Shafer St
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61 1st St
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Kershaw Greene II
8278 Luhrig RdAthens, OH 45701
116 N Congress St
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1 to 7 Bedroom Apartments
15 South High Street
15 S High StAthens, OH 45701
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
11 1/2 South High Street
11 S High StAthens, OH 45701
8 1/2 Church St
AthensOH45701
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Athens, OH Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Athens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Athens Studio Apartments | $959 | $865 | $1,200 |
| Cheap Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,086 | $450 | $1,800 |
| Cheap Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,159 | $600 | $2,900 |
| Cheap Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,180 | $525 | $2,250 |
| Cheap Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,201 | $625 | $3,200 |
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Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, 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 apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS | Single bed | 1BR,1BA | $450 |
| 96 Hudson Avenue | 96 Hudson Avenue - 3 | 3BR,1BA | $634 |
| 149 East State Street | 149 East State Street - Unit... | 4BR,2BA | $650 |
| Kershaw Greene II | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $683 |
| 15 South High Street | 15 South High Street - Unit... | 7BR,2BA | $685 |
| 11 1/2 South High Street | 11 1/2 South High Street - Unit... | 4BR,1BA | $700 |
| 40 East State Street | 40 East State Street - Unit... | 5BR,2BA | $715 |
| Kershaw Greene III | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $760 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, OH
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens 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 apartment is the 96 Hudson Avenue - 3 Model at 96 Hudson Avenue starting at $634 with a $0.52 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Athens apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 40 East State Street | 40 East State Street - Unit... | 5BR,2BA | $0.53 |
| 96 Hudson Avenue | 96 Hudson Avenue - 3 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.52 |
| 152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OU | Three bedroom apartment | 3BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| 38 N Court St | 38 N Court St | 4BR,2BA | $0.64 |
| 21 S Court St | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.55 |
| Kershaw Greene III | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Kershaw Greene I | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS | Single bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| 11 1/2 South High Street | 11 1/2 South High Street - Unit... | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Kershaw Greene II | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment is $450 at HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Athens Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Athens is starting from $675 at HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS.
What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 96 Hudson Avenue and starts from $634.
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