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Kershaw Greene I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kershaw Greene I

9309 OH-682Athens, OH 45701
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Beaumont Greene
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beaumont Greene

13710 Della DrAthens, OH 45701
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Kershaw Greene II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kershaw Greene II

8278 Luhrig RdAthens, OH 45701
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Kershaw Greene III
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kershaw Greene III

9327 State Route 682Athens, OH 45701

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30-34 Hickory St
2 Bedroom Apartments

30-34 Hickory St

30-34 Hickory StAthens, OH 45701
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197 W State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

197 W State St

197 W State StAthens, OH 45701
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101 S Shafer St
1 Bedroom Apartments

101 S Shafer St

101 S Shafer StAthens, OH 45701
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Athens, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Kershaw Greene I priced from $259. Beaumont Greene has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $385. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kershaw Greene I1 bdr1BR,1BA$259
Beaumont Greene2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$385
Kershaw Greene IIIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$644
HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENSTwo bed2BR,2BA$675
Kershaw Greene II2 bdr2BR,1BA$788
Mill Street Village1 Bed Efficiency1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, OH

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens 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 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 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
152 Mill St. Luxury apartments near OUThree bedroom apartment3BR,1BA$0.46
6300 Ervin Rd, Unit F6300 Ervin Rd2BR,2BA$0.92
The Summit at Coates RunYork - Renovated3BR,3BA$0.76
Beaumont Greene2 Bedroom Unit w/Den2BR,1BA$0.94
Kershaw Greene II2 bdr2BR,1BA$0.93
16 W State St, Unit 16 W State St16 W State St3BR,1BA$0.71
21 S Court St2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.74
HAWK'S NEST ACT APARTMENTS ATHENSSingle bed1BR,1BA$0.90
Kershaw Greene I1 bdr1BR,1BA$0.39

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Getting Around Athens, OH

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Apartments

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 $385 at Beaumont Greene.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Monticello Village and starts from $1,375.

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