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Kershaw Greene III

HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS

116 W Washington St

18 S Court St

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8666 Rock Riffle Rd

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44 Mound St, Unit 44 Mound Street

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527 Richland Ave, Unit 527.5 Richland Avenue
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18 W State St, Unit 18 1/2

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16 W State St, Unit 16 W State St

7600 Heatherstone Dr

8000 Rolling Hills Dr

Monticello Village

193 N Lancaster St

Campus Heights Student

127 W State St
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9 Brown Ave

39 Walker

47 1st St

186 W Washington St

98 Hudson Ave

100 Hudson Ave

Putnam Square Apartments

120 N Congress St
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61 1st St

116 N Congress St

Kershaw Greene II

Spreading Oaks Village

30-34 Hickory St

101 S Shafer St

41 S Plains Rd, Unit B

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7 Main St
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65 Main St, Unit A
Athens, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Athens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Athens Studio Apartments | $865 | $865 | $865 |
| Cheap Athens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,037 | $450 | $1,800 |
| Cheap Athens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,068 | $360 | $2,900 |
| Cheap Athens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,005 | $550 | $2,235 |
| Cheap Athens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,304 | $575 | $2,448 |
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Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Kershaw Greene I priced from $360. Kershaw Greene III has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $389. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kershaw Greene I | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $360 |
| Kershaw Greene III | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $389 |
| HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS | Single bed | 1BR,1BA | $450 |
| Kershaw Greene II | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $736 |
| Campus Heights Student | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Monticello Village | 2x1 936 | 2BR,1BA | $1,255 |
| Mill Street Village | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,524 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, OH
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $0.46 price per square foot Three bedroom apartment Model at 152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OU in the starting from $550. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the York - Renovated Model at The Summit at Coates Run starting at $880 with a $0.75 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OU | Three bedroom apartment | 3BR,1BA | $0.46 |
| The Summit at Coates Run | York - Renovated | 3BR,3BA | $0.75 |
| 57 Elmwood Pl, Unit Main House | 57 Elmwood Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 44 Mound St, Unit 44 Mound Street | 44 Mound St | 3BR,1BA | $0.53 |
| 3869 Ladd Ridge Rd, Unit B | 3869 Ladd Ridge Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Kershaw Greene III | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.44 |
| Kershaw Greene II | 2 bdr | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| 21 S Court St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENS | Single bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
| Kershaw Greene I | 1 bdr | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
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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 $360 at Kershaw Greene I.
What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kershaw Greene I and starts from $893.
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